Useful information
- Phone : +33 1 44 32 18 00
- Website: : http://paris-pantheon.fr
Description
This building crowned by a dome was started in 1758 based on plans by Soufflot to replace the church of Sainte-Geneviève. No sooner was it completed than the Revolution turned it into a pantheon for the ashes of some of France's greatest citizens (crypt). Twice returned to Catholic worship, the monument was deconsecrated in 1885 to receive the body of Victor Hugo. The interior, in the shape of a Greek cross, is decorated with murals, including the life of St Geneviève by Puvis de Chavannes.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide136 m - rue St-Jacques, 75005 Paris
- The Green Guide182 m - 1 place Ste-Geneviève, 75005 Paris
- The Green Guide201 m - rue Soufflot, 75005 Paris
More tourist attractions in Paris
Where to sleepnearby
- From €90Hôtel des Grands Hommes66 m - 17, place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris
- From €132Hôtel Les Dames du PanthéonMICHELIN Guide69 m - 19 place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris
- From €99Hotel Le petit Paris233 m - 214 rue Saint Jacques, 75005 Paris
More hotels in Paris
Where to eatnearby
- Take a breakAround€15114 m - 8 Rue des Fosses Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris
- Au Port du SalutAround€35159 m - 163 Rue Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris
- Papilla SoufflotAround€25160 m - 9 Rue Soufflot, 75005 Paris
More restaurants in Paris
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