Paris Panthéon visitor guide

• Visitors can access the dome, but it is not open year-round. The dome is only accessible from April to October due to weather and safety concerns.
• Dome access follows the same schedule as the Panthéon but may close earlier or have limited slots.
• The last admission to the dome is usually 45 minutes before closing.
• You must climb 206 steps to reach the dome. There is no elevator, so the climb requires moderate physical effort. The ascent includes a spiral staircase and narrow passages.
• The dome is not wheelchair accessible and may be difficult for those with mobility issues.
• Dome access usually requires an additional fee on top of the general Panthéon entry ticket.

• The monument does not have a luggage locker or cloakroom. Only standard backpacks are accepted.
• Scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, and helmets are not permitted.
• Pushchairs are permitted.
• Food and drinks are prohibited.
• Dogs are not permitted within the gates of the Panthéon, except for guide dogs and assistance dogs.

• Photography is allowed for non-commercial use only; tripods and drones are prohibited.
• Photographs for professional purposes (LinkedIn etc), class photos, and wedding photos are prohibited inside the monument, and authorization is required for outside the Panthéon.
• Filming by permission only.

• Jardin du Luxembourg (5-minute walk): One of Paris’s most beautiful gardens with fountains, sculptures, and the Luxembourg Palace.
• Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont (1-minute walk): A stunning Gothic church next to the Panthéon, featured in Midnight in Paris.
• Île de la Cité & Notre-Dame Cathedral (15-minute walk): Visit the iconic cathedral and walk along the Seine.

• Odette (800m, 10-minute walk) – Famous for its choux pastries and cozy ambiance.
• Le Comptoir du Panthéon (150m, 2-minute walk) – Elegant bistro with traditional French cuisine.
• Le Petit Café (350m, 4-minute walk) – Cozy, affordable café with great quiches and salads.

• Hôtel Les Dames du Panthéon (70m, 1-minute walk) – Elegant, boutique hotel overlooking the Panthéon with stylish rooms.
• Hotel le M Saint Germain (450m, 5-minute walk) – Stylish, modern rooms just a short walk from the Panthéon.
• Hôtel Minerve (700m, 9-minute walk) – Charming, affordable hotel with classic Parisian décor.

Facilities:

• A lifting platform allows you to visit the two levels of the nave (ground floor).
• Parking spaces reserved for PRMs are located near the monument.
• Access to the monument and the ticket office is possible via a fixed ramp on the right side of the monument.
• Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the monument reception (subject to availability).

Restrictions:

• Access to the dome (200 steps) as well as the descent to the crypt, is not accessible to people in wheelchairs and is complex for people with reduced mobility.
• The toilets are not accessible to wheelchair users.

• Interactive digital displays are present throughout the nave and the crypt allowing visitors to discover the monument, its history, its architecture, its paintings, and its statuary.

• For a more comfortable visit, it is recommended that visitors with intellectual abilities be accompanied by others.

Visiting tools: 

• A tactile model (textured surfaces, audio descriptions, etc) of the Panthéon and its district is presented in the nave (ground floor) at the start of the tour circuit.
• In the crypt, adapted biographical interactive displays (customizable character size and contrasts), positioned in front of each vault, retrace the lives of the Great Men buried there.
• The rental of an audio guide device with audio description is possible at the monument reception (1.5 hour visit): €3/person + guide.