Pantheon, greatest women
King Louis XV made a promise to Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, to build a new church if he ever recovered from a serious illness. Ten years later, in 1754, the first stone was laid. The work will last thirty three years and will be completed in the midst of the French Revolution. It was then decided to erase its monarchic past by converting it into a temple to house the remains of all the illustrious men and women of the nation. Its architectural style given by Soufflot whose project was to incorporate the lightness of the Gothic style with the purity and magnificence of Greek antiquity is just striking as well as the number of personalities buried in its crypt. Some of the "pantheonized" figures are Victor Hugo, ardent defender of the Republic and one of the greatest writers of the nineteenth century, philosophers of the enlightened epoch such as Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau, as well as an unequal number of women. Among them the scientist Marie Curie, two heroines of the resistance, Germaine Tillion and Geneviève de Gaulle Anthonioz and Simone Veil and her commitment to women's rights. According to the time, you can visit you can visit de dome, which offers one of the most beautiful views of the City of Light. Climbing the 206 steps to enjoy a 360° panoramic view is a rewarding experience. Please note: open from April to October.
HIGHLIGHTS
Explore its crypt and its magnificent interior decoration
Climb the dome of the Pantheon for some of the best views in Paris
Bring back historical episodes
Learn about the life and work of major figures
from the enlightenment period until today
INCLUSIONS
entry & access to the Dome of the Panthéon
Guided 2 hour walking tour
Fully accredited English-speaking tour guide
Headsets to better hear your guide
Small groups of 10 people or fewer
MEETING POINT
10 Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris
King Louis XV made a promise to Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, to build a new church if he ever recovered from a serious illness. Ten years later, in 1754, the first stone was laid. The work will last thirty three years and will be completed in the midst of the French Revolution. It was then decided to erase its monarchic past by converting it into a temple to house the remains of all the illustrious men and women of the nation. Its architectural style given by Soufflot whose project was to incorporate the lightness of the Gothic style with the purity and magnificence of Greek antiquity is just striking as well as the number of personalities buried in its crypt. Some of the "pantheonized" figures are Victor Hugo, ardent defender of the Republic and one of the greatest writers of the nineteenth century, philosophers of the enlightened epoch such as Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau, as well as an unequal number of women. Among them the scientist Marie Curie, two heroines of the resistance, Germaine Tillion and Geneviève de Gaulle Anthonioz and Simone Veil and her commitment to women's rights. According to the time, you can visit you can visit de dome, which offers one of the most beautiful views of the City of Light. Climbing the 206 steps to enjoy a 360° panoramic view is a rewarding experience. Please note: open from April to October.