Panthéon

Come and discover an emblematic monument of Paris, the Pantheon. Recognizable among all thanks to its dome and its façade decorated with columns, it is located in the district Latin, slightly elevated on the mountain Sainte-geneviève.

Its history begins in 1758 with the start of its construction which will not end until 1790, first used as a churchit transformed very quickly to become the Pantheon that we know today.

Its role is to shelter the burials of the greatest figures of the French nation, and this mission is present from the inscription present on the pediment: "To the great men, the fatherland grateful".

Inside therefore rests poitic figures, writers, scientists and many others who have all helped to change the history of France. You will find for example Jean Moulin, Simone Veil, Alexandre Dumas or more recently the husbands Manouchianamong many others.

After being impressed by the exterior of the building, be sure that you will be just as impressed by the interior. The large dome and its frescoes is a must to admire. In addition to this, the pendulum of Foucault is installed inside demonstrating the rotation of the >Earth.

Symbol of Republic, of commemoration and of the cultural heritage of France, its visit is a must-see of your visits Parisian. Don't wait any longer to get your ticket.