Monument Jeu d'enfant 2025: a storytelling tour of the Panthéon in Paris this weekend

A central monument in Paris, the Panthéon is a necropolis dedicated to the great men of the French Republic. The crypt contains the tombs of Rousseau, Voltaire,Émile Zola, Jean Moulin, Louis Braille, René Cassin, Victor Schœlcher, Jean Monnet, Marie Curie and Simone Veil. In all, more than 80 people are buried in this monument.

This building, located in the Latin Quarter, should have housed the shrine of Saint Geneviève. However, during the French Revolution, it was given a new mission: to honor the great figures of French history.

To make this solemn place more accessible to children, the Panthéon is organizing a number of fun activities open to all, this weekend of October 18 and 19, 2025, on the occasion of the Monument Jeu d'enfant event.

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This fun and educational event gives the very youngest visitors a chance to discover the national monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region, through tours, workshops and shows adapted to young visitors. Please note that reservations are required for this family event.

Discover the program for this festive weekend:

• Droit au cœur, a storytelling tour for the whole family
  October 18 and 19 at 11:00 and 14:30
  Let's tiptoe along Robert Badinter's inner journey towards the abolition of the death penalty in France. On the eve of presenting his bill to MPs, a dream takes him to the Pantheon, where other abolitionists lie in state and inspire him. This storytelling tour is an opportunity to learn a little more about this jurist with a big heart.
  Reservations essential on www.paris-pantheon.fr

Bring the whole family to discover the emblematic architecture of this incredible monument steeped in history! And don't miss the other events organized in the capital's various monuments.

Monument Jeu d'enfant 2025: the full program for the weekend at national monuments in Paris
Monument Jeu d'Enfant, a weekend of free events at national monuments, returns to 58 French monuments on October 18 and 19, 2025. For two days, families can enjoy a wide range of visits, activities and playful discoveries. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, more than a dozen monuments are opening their doors to us this weekend! [Read more]