Pantheon: Meeting the Great Men

Intended to be a church, with a magnificent architecture, the Pantheon is now the place where are burried the 'Great men' of the nation. But do you know who is in charge to choose the candidates to 'pantheonize'? Which common criterias link all the famous people of the Pantheon?

The paintings of the ground floor tell us the stories of the country while the graves of the crypt show us how each person can change history.

The notion itself of 'Great men' evolves now that 'Great women' joined them.

Standard duration: 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs

Price: 220€ (up to 30 people) The location of hearing system is recommended beyond 8 people

Flat price. Tickets not included. Location: 2€/person for a half day

We will see together: the architecture, the paintings of the ground floor, the concept of Great Men, the crypt with the tombs (Marie Curie, Victor Hugo, Rousseau, Voltaire and many others)

Please note for an extra 3.50€ per person, you can finish this tour by a visit of the dome (about 45min). A guide of the monument leads you in the secret parts, from April to October.

Other tours in the same area: Latin Quarter

From what age is the tour recommended?

Generally speaking, the Pantheon is for everyone. We mainly speak about history of France and personnality of famous people. I recommend this tour from 6 years old.

How long is the tour?

1.5 hours is enough to understand the building and see the most famous pantheonized people. If you are in no hurry, we can see more of them in a 2 hours tour. To visit the dome, count 45 extra minutes.

Is there a day we cannot visit the Pantheon?

The Pantheon is opened every days of the year, except on some public holidays (January 1, May 1, December 25). The dome is closed during winter.

Is the Pantheon crowded?

In general, the Pantheon is not. Only the visit of the dome can make you feel as it is busier because it welcomes a large number of participants. If you don't want to join a group for the tour of the dome, we can book by advance a time for your group (from 8 people), at 10.30am only.

Is this visit wheelchair accesible ?

Unfortunately, it is not. There are few steps to enter in the building, 40 more steps to go downstairs and see the crypt. If you want to visit the the dome, there are 286 steps. to go to the top.

Good to know

In winter, the monument is quite cold. Dress well if you don't want to freeze.

In summer, it is fresh. Get a light vest or jacket just in case.