The Panthéon is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (6:30 pm from April to September), for €13 from October to March and €16 from April to September (€13 on Wednesdays). The ticket gives access to the nave, where Foucault’s pendulum swings, and to the crypt of the great men and women; the colonnade panorama is not open to visitors. One little-known rule to watch for: on the first working Monday of each month, the monument only opens at noon.
We calculated the dates of these late openings for 2027 and the rotation speed of the pendulum’s swing plane in Paris. The Panthéon stands on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, in the Latin Quarter; for the rest of your stay, see our guide to visiting Paris. Close by, the Luxembourg Garden has its month-by-month opening hours on our dedicated page. A little further east, the greenhouses, menagerie and galleries are detailed on our Jardin des Plantes: opening hours page.
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Panthéon: key facts
- Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm from April 1 to September 30, 10 am–6 pm from October 1 to March 31; last access 45 minutes before closing; opens at noon on the first working Monday of each month; closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25 — checked on 16 October 2026 on paris-pantheon.fr
- Standard price: €16 from April 1 to September 30 (€13 on Wednesdays), €13 from October 1 to March 31; free for accompanied under-16s and for 16–25-year-olds from the EU (U.S. and U.K. visitors do not qualify) — checked on 16 October 2026 on paris-pantheon.fr
- Booking: not compulsory for individual visitors according to the official page (online ticket office or on site); compulsory for groups
- Colonnade (panorama): not open to visitors at the time of our check
- Duration: not published; allow 1 to 1½ hours for the nave and the crypt
- Prices recorded on 16 October 2026 and subject to change: check before you go.
Tickets: official vs resellers
| Ticket | April 1 – September 30 | October 1 – March 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Individual ticket | €16 (€13 on Wednesdays) | €13 |
| Combined ticket Basilica of Saint-Denis + Panthéon | €26 | €26 |
| Audio guide (10 languages) | €5 | €5 |
| Guided tour, adult | €20.50 | €20.50 |
Destination de Voyage calculation: from April to September, going on a Wednesday saves €3 per adult (19%). The combined ticket with the Basilica of Saint-Denis, necropolis of the kings of France, is a single package at €26 all year.
Free entry without going to the ticket desk: under-16s accompanied by an adult holding an e-ticket, people with disabilities and one companion, and everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December (Sunday, November 1, 2026, Sunday, December 6, 2026, Sunday, January 3, 2027, Sunday, February 7, 2027, Sunday, March 7, 2027, Destination de Voyage calculation). Free entry with a compulsory stop at the ticket desk: 16–25-year-olds who are EU nationals or legal residents of France, teachers holding the Pass Éducation, jobseekers. U.S. and U.K. visitors aged 16–25 do not qualify for the age-based free entry. Partner offers are listed on the official page with 2025–2026 periods: check their validity at the desk.
Resellers: the Panthéon appears in many tourist packages. Always compare with the official price for the day (€13 or €16): free entry for under-16s and for European 16–25-year-olds is not necessarily applied by a reseller.
Opening hours, late openings and closures
| Period | Hours | Last access |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 – September 30 | 10 am – 6:30 pm | 5:45 pm |
| October 1 – March 31 | 10 am – 6 pm | 5:15 pm |
| First working Monday of the month | Opens at noon | — |
| December 24 and 31 | Closes at 5 pm | 4:15 pm |
| January 1, May 1, December 25 | Closed | — |
Destination de Voyage calculation: applying the “first working Monday” rule to the 2027 calendar (public holidays excluded), the Panthéon will open at noon on: January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 8, December 6, 2027. Since November 1, 2027 (All Saints’ Day) is a public holiday, the November late opening should fall on the 8th. These dates are deduced from the rule: check them on the official site, which also publishes exceptional closures (for example, Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 2:30 pm).
Foucault’s pendulum: what to know
According to the official site, Léon Foucault demonstrated the rotation of the Earth at the Panthéon in 1851 with a 28 kg (62 lb) sphere hung from a 67 m (220 ft) steel wire. The experiment was repeated by Camille Flammarion, and the pendulum has been permanently reinstalled since 1995; it has been part of the visitor route since the work on the upper parts finished in 2015.
| Quantity | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Apparent rotation of the swing plane | 11.3° per hour | 15° × sin(latitude), Wikidata latitude of the Panthéon |
| Full turn of the plane | 31.9 hours (≈ 1 day and 8 h) | 360° ÷ hourly rotation |
| Duration of one swing of the pendulum (back and forth) | ≈ 16.4 seconds | 2π √(L/g), L = 67 m (220 ft), ideal simple pendulum |
| Rotation during a one-hour visit | ≈ 11.3° | Visible on the floor markers |
In practical terms: in Paris, the swing plane rotates by about 11.3° per hour, clockwise seen from above. If you stay 15 minutes near the pendulum, you will see its path shift by about 2.8°. At the pole, it would make one full turn in 24 hours; at the equator, it would not rotate.
Best time to visit
The Panthéon is an indoor visit, open every day. Three objective criteria: Wednesdays from April to September (reduced price), the late opening on the first working Monday (avoid the morning), and the early-closing rule when it is very crowded, which favors coming early in the day. The monument does not publish daily attendance figures.
| Month | Average max temp, Paris | Rainy days | Hours | Full price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 °C (46 °F) | 9.9 | 10 am – 6 pm | €13 |
| February | 8.8 °C (48 °F) | 9.1 | 10 am – 6 pm | €13 |
| March | 12.8 °C (55 °F) | 9.5 | 10 am – 6 pm | €13 |
| April | 16.6 °C (62 °F) | 8.6 | 10 am – 6:30 pm | €16 (€13 on Wednesdays) |
| May | 20.2 °C (68 °F) | 9.2 | 10 am – 6:30 pm | €16 (€13 on Wednesdays) |
| June | 23.4 °C (74 °F) | 8.3 | 10 am – 6:30 pm | €16 (€13 on Wednesdays) |
| July | 25.7 °C (78 °F) | 7.4 | 10 am – 6:30 pm | €16 (€13 on Wednesdays) |
| August | 25.6 °C (78 °F) | 8.1 | 10 am – 6:30 pm | €16 (€13 on Wednesdays) |
| September | 21.5 °C (71 °F) | 7.5 | 10 am – 6:30 pm | €16 (€13 on Wednesdays) |
| October | 16.5 °C (62 °F) | 9.5 | 10 am – 6 pm | €13 |
| November | 11.1 °C (52 °F) | 10.4 | 10 am – 6 pm | €13 |
| December | 8.0 °C (46 °F) | 11.4 | 10 am – 6 pm | €13 |
From October to March, the flat €13 rate and the free days from November to March make the visit cheaper; the nave stays bright thanks to the large windows, even in winter.
What to see: suggested route
- The nave and its painted decoration, then Foucault’s pendulum, under the dome.
- The crypt, final resting place of the figures honored by the Nation: Voltaire and Rousseau, who entered in 1791 and 1794, are its oldest residents, according to the official site, followed notably by Victor Hugo under the Third Republic.
- The temporary exhibition: “Vies minuscules”, in partnership with the Centre Pompidou, from September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
- Free guided tour by staff at 2:30 pm and/or 3:30 pm, no booking, subject to availability; free visitor leaflets in 12 languages.
Getting there
- Address: place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris — checked on 16 October 2026 on paris-pantheon.fr
- RER B: Luxembourg; metro: line 10 (Maubert-Mutualité), line 7 (Place Monge) — checked on 11 November 2026 on paris-pantheon.fr
- Vélib’ bike share: station no. 5032 (Panthéon – Valette).
- On foot: Destination de Voyage calculation, 0.8 km (0.5 mi) as the crow flies from Notre-Dame (≈ 14 min).
Accessibility and conditions of visit
An outdoor ramp and an indoor lift give access to the whole nave, according to the official page; strollers are allowed. Free entry for the disabled person and one companion with a French Mobility Inclusion card; the “priority” mention alone and the parking card give priority access but not free entry. Adapted tours are available by reservation, detailed on the disability page. Wheelchair access to the crypt is not specified on these pages. Visitors from abroad should ask the venue what proof of disability it accepts.
Common mistakes (official rules)
- Coming for the view: the colonnade panorama is not open to visitors.
- Arriving on a first working Monday of the month in the morning: opening is at noon.
- Bringing a suitcase or a large bag: there is no left-luggage or cloakroom, and only standard backpacks are accepted.
- Bringing a helmet, a battery (scooter, etc.), roller skates or a skateboard: prohibited.
- Eating or drinking in the monument: prohibited.
- Using a tripod or a drone, or taking wedding or professional photos inside: prohibited; personal photos are allowed.
- Paying with holiday or culture vouchers in electronic form: only the paper format is accepted.
What to see nearby
The Panthéon is about a quarter of an hour’s walk from Notre-Dame and the Île de la Cité, where the Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie are also found. Further on, the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre are linked along the quays. Our guide to things to do in Paris covers the Latin Quarter and multi-day itineraries.
The history of the Panthéon in a few dates
- 1744: ill in Metz, Louis XV invokes Saint Genevieve and promises, once recovered, to rebuild the abbey church.
- September 6, 1764: the king lays the first stone. The architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot chooses a Greek-cross plan and a triple dome; he dies before the work is finished, completed in 1790 by Maximilien Brébion and Jean-Baptiste Rondelet.
- 1791: after the death of Mirabeau, the church becomes a necropolis for great men; Voltaire enters in 1791, Rousseau in 1794.
- 1806–1851: the monument alternates between church and Panthéon depending on the regime.
- 1885: Victor Hugo’s funeral permanently fixes its function as a Panthéon.
- October 2025: entry of Robert Badinter, the most recent panthéonization at the time of our check, after that of Missak Manouchian in February 2024.
According to the Centre des monuments nationaux, the Panthéon was the highest point in Paris from 1790 until the Eiffel Tower was built in 1889.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter the Panthéon?
€13 from October to March and €16 from April to September (€13 on Wednesdays), according to the official site on 16 October 2026. Free for accompanied under-16s and for 16–25-year-olds from the European Union.
Can you go up onto the Panthéon’s colonnade?
No: the official site says the Panthéon panorama is not open to visitors (checked on 16 October 2026).
Is Foucault’s pendulum at the Panthéon?
Yes: permanently reinstalled in 1995, it is part of the visitor route, with a 67 m (220 ft) wire and a 28 kg (62 lb) sphere according to the official site.
What are the Panthéon’s opening hours?
10 am–6:30 pm from April to September, 10 am–6 pm from October to March, last access 45 minutes before; opens at noon on the first working Monday of each month.
Who is buried in the Panthéon?
The crypt houses the figures honored by the Nation, including Voltaire and Rousseau, the oldest, and Victor Hugo.
Who built the Panthéon in Paris?
The architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot, chosen by Louis XV, who laid its first stone in 1764. Since Soufflot died before the work was finished, Maximilien Brébion and Jean-Baptiste Rondelet completed it in 1790.
Our sources
- Centre des monuments nationaux, Panthéon website (paris-pantheon.fr): practical information, visits and activities, page for visitors with disabilities, articles “Foucault’s pendulum” and “The crypt”, consulted on 16 October 2026; practical information page (access) consulted again on 11 November 2026
- Centre des monuments nationaux, “History of the Panthéon” article (paris-pantheon.fr), consulted on 16 October 2026
- Météo-France: 1991–2020 normals, Paris-Montsouris station, taken from our Paris page
- Destination de Voyage calculations: dates of the first working Mondays of 2027 (legal public holidays excluded) and of the first Sundays; pendulum rotation (Foucault’s formula) at the Wikidata latitude of the Panthéon (Q188856)
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices and hours may change: check the official website before you go.