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Panthéon Paris
The Panthéon in the Latin Quarter — winter and summer hours, ticket prices, who enters free, the closed dome and the hotels nearest the place du Panthéon. Checked October 2026.
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A church that became a necropolis
Louis XV vowed to rebuild the church of Sainte-Geneviève, and Soufflot gave it a Greek-cross plan under a triple dome. The Revolution turned the building into a Panthéon for the nation’s “great men”, and the century that followed changed its use six times. Today it stands on the place du Panthéon, in the 5th arrondissement.
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What the 2026 visit includes
- The nave and the crypt. These are what the ticket covers, with audioguides in ten languages.
- The crypt. Its residents range from Voltaire and Rousseau to the most recent inductions; the official site names Missak Manouchian (February 2024) and Robert Badinter (October 2025).
- The dome. Closed. The panorama is not open to visitors, and no date has been given for its return; plan the day without it.
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Because the price depends on the season, check which half of the year you are in: €13 until 31 March, €16 from April to September, with a €13 Wednesday.
Around the square
Our guides to the church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, the Sorbonne and the Luxembourg Gardens cover the neighbouring sites, and the Latin Quarter guide puts them in context.
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Hotels around the place du Panthéon
Two hotels of our database stand on the place itself: the Hôtel des Grands Hommes at no. 17, 95 metres from the point we hold for the monument, and the Hôtel Les Dames du Panthéon at no. 19, 103 metres. The next nearest is 259 metres away, and the section below lists the closest hotels in a straight line. For the longer ranking, see our list of hotels near the Panthéon.
History and distinctive features
- Louis XV, gravely ill at Metz in 1744, promised to rebuild the church of Sainte-Geneviève. The first stone was laid on 6 September 1764, and the site was completed in 1790, after the death of the architect Soufflot. Source : paris-pantheon.fr
- Soufflot chose a Greek-cross plan topped by a triple dome; from 1790 until the Eiffel Tower in 1889, the Panthéon was the highest point in Paris. Source : paris-pantheon.fr
- Its function changed six times in the nineteenth century, including a Temple of Humanity in 1848; the funeral of Victor Hugo in 1885 settled its role as a Panthéon for good. Source : paris-pantheon.fr
- Voltaire (1791) and Rousseau (1794) are its oldest residents. In 1995 Marie Curie became the first woman admitted on her own merits, followed by Geneviève de Gaulle-Anthonioz, Germaine Tillion and Simone Veil, with Joséphine Baker honoured by a cenotaph. Source : paris-pantheon.fr
- According to the official site, the latest inductions are Missak Manouchian in February 2024 and Robert Badinter in October 2025; a tribute to Marc and Simonne Bloch was held on 23 June 2026. Source : paris-pantheon.fr
Hotels near the Panthéon
Other hotels
- Hôtel des Grands Hommes ★★★ 1 min walk · 100 m
- Hôtel Les Dames du Panthéon ★★★★ 2 min walk · 150 m
- Hôtel Madeleine de Senlis ★★★ 4 min walk · 350 m
- Hôtel Le Petit Paris ★★★★ 4 min walk · 350 m
- Villa Panthéon ★★★★ 5 min walk · 400 m
- Hôtel Atmosphères ★★★★ 5 min walk · 400 m
Within 600 m as the crow flies, nearest first. Walking times are estimates: straight-line distance × 1.3, at 80 metres a minute, to the station, not to a specific exit.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Panthéon’s opening hours?
From 1 October to 31 March, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with last access 45 minutes before closing; from 1 April to 30 September, 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. On the first working Monday of the month it opens at noon, and it is closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
How much does the Panthéon cost in 2026?
€13 at the individual rate until 31 March, and €16 from 1 April to 30 September (€13 on Wednesdays). The joint ticket with the Basilica of Saint-Denis is €26. The partner rate, €11.50 in winter 2025–2026, has not been published for 2026–2027.
Is the Panthéon free?
For some visitors. Under-16s with an e-ticket, visitors with disabilities and their companion are free, and so is everyone on the first Sunday of the month from January to March and from November to December. Ages 16 to 25 from the EU, teachers and job-seekers are free at the desk.
Can you climb to the dome?
Not at present. The panorama of the dome is closed for works, a banner on every page of the official site says so, and no reopening date has been announced. The ticket gives access to the nave and the crypt.
Who is buried in the crypt?
Among others Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, Jean Moulin and Simone Veil. Joséphine Baker is honoured by a cenotaph.
Which metro station is closest?
Luxembourg on the RER B and Cardinal Lemoine on line 10 are about the same distance, around 440 metres. Saint-Michel on line 4 is closed until 19 December 2026, which does not affect the visit.
Are there audioguides?
Yes, audioguides in ten languages are offered on site. The programme for October 2026 also lists a guided visit, “Le Panthéon et les sciences”, on 25 October.