Paris Panthéon visitor guide

Plan Your Visit

Visitor information at a glance

Opening hours

The Panthéon is open from 10am to 6:30pm (April–September) and 10am to 6pm (October–March).

Location

The Panthéon is located in the Latin Quarter of Paris, at Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris.

Annual footfall

The Panthéon attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors annually.

Entrances

The Panthéon has one main entrance located on Rue Soufflot.

Panthéon opening hours

Panthéon has different timings during different months

April 1 - September 30: 10am to 6:30pm
October 1 - March 31: 10am to 6pm
First working Monday of each month: Opens at 12pm
The Panthéon is closed on the following days: January 1, May 1, and December 25

Best time to visit the Panthéon

The best time to visit the Panthéon is during the morning (10am – 12pm) or late afternoon (after 4pm), as these times offer fewer crowds and shorter ticket lines.
The midday period, from 12pm to 3pm, tends to be the busiest, so it's best to avoid this window if you prefer a quieter experience.
Weekdays, especially from Tuesday to Thursday, are generally less crowded compared to weekends, making them ideal for a more peaceful visit. However, if you must visit on a weekend, arriving right at opening (10am) is your best bet to beat the crowds.
In terms of months, the low season (November to March) offers a calmer experience with fewer tourists, while the peak season (April to October) sees higher foot traffic, particularly during the summer months of June to August. For a good balance of pleasant weather and fewer crowds, the shoulder months of April, May, September, and October are perfect.

Where is Panthéon located?

Address: Pl. du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France

Find on maps.

The Panthéon is situated on Place du Panthéon in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, which is known as the Latin Quarter. It is situated on the ancient hill known as Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, which has a view of the Seine. This region is a center of intellectual and cultural heritage because of its esteemed educational establishments, such as the Sorbonne University.
Closest landmark: Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church (250m)

Getting to the Panthéon

By metro

By train

By bus

By car

Cardinal Lemoine (Line 10) – 8-minute walk
Place Monge (Line 7) – 9-minute walk

RER B (Luxembourg Station) – 7-minute walk

Bus 21, 27, 38, 82, 84, 85, 89 – all stop within a few minutes' walk.
Closest bus stop: "Panthéon" (Lines 21, 27, 82, 84, 85) – 1-minute walk

Parking facilities near the Panthéon

Parking Soufflot-Panthéon: 3 min walk; approx. €4 per hour
Parking Jardin du Luxembourg: 10 min walk; approx. €4 per hour

Know before your visit to Panthéon

Facilities

Notes

Photography and video filming

Nearby

Eat

Stay

Restrooms: Public toilets are available inside.
Gift shop: Sells books, souvenirs, and historical memorabilia.
Ticket office: Located at the main entrance for on-site ticket purchases.
Digital guides: QR codes and online guides available for self-guided tours.

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.

Accessibility at the Panthéon

General information

Reduced mobility

Hearing disabilities

Learning disabilities

Visually impaired

Entrance to the monument is free for disabled people and their companions upon presentation of valid proof (Mobility and Inclusion card for the French public issued by the CDAPH, valid (or foreign equivalent).
The mobility inclusion card (CMI) with “priority” mention alone and the parking card do not entitle you to free parking but provide priority access to the ticket office and the monument.
Various devices promoting understanding and knowledge of the monument and enabling improved visit quality are presented in the monument's tour route or on request.
There are free entry and guided tour options for people with disabilities and their companions upon presentation of valid proof (Mobility and Inclusion card for the French public).
Assistance dogs are allowed in the monument.
The toilets are located in the staircase leading up to the crypt (basement). Access to the crypt is located at the end of the nave tour circuit (ground floor).

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.