The Panthéon stands on Place du Panthéon in Paris’s 5th arrondissement. This neoclassical monument is also a mausoleum, with a crypt holding the tombs of figures including Voltaire, Rousseau and Marie Curie. Inside, look for the Foucault pendulum, which demonstrates Earth’s rotation, and murals depicting religious and historical themes. The large dome shapes the building’s profile, while the artworks and tombs give a visit several distinct points of focus. Check ahead if you plan to visit the rooftop, as access can be temporarily closed.
A monument and a mausoleum
The Panthéon is on Place du Panthéon in Paris’s 5th arrondissement. Its neoclassical architecture and large dome define the exterior. Inside, the building serves as a mausoleum for notable French figures.
The crypt contains the tombs of Voltaire, Rousseau and Marie Curie. Take time to see the names and spaces below the main interior, as well as the architecture above.
The pendulum and murals
The Foucault pendulum demonstrates the rotation of Earth and is one of the Panthéon’s distinctive interior sights. Murals across the walls depict religious and historical subjects, including themes connected with Christianity and Genevieve.
Access to parts of the building, including the rooftop, can be temporarily closed. Check access details before planning around a rooftop visit.
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Who is buried in the Panthéon?
The crypt holds the tombs of figures including Voltaire, Rousseau and Marie Curie.
What can you see inside the Panthéon?
The interior includes a Foucault pendulum that demonstrates Earth’s rotation, murals on religious and historical themes, and a crypt with notable tombs.
Is the Panthéon rooftop open?
Rooftop access can be temporarily closed. Check its status before your visit.
