Panthéon & Basilica Saint-Denis Priority Entry Tickets

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

This ticket pairs priority entry to two of Paris's great mausoleums. At the Panthéon in the Latin Quarter, a neoclassical church turned national shrine, you'll find the swinging Foucault Pendulum beneath the dome and a crypt holding Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie. At the Basilica of Saint-Denis north of the city, the tombs of France's kings and queens fill a Gothic church. Priority access lets you walk past the standard queue at both sites.

Highlights

See the Panthéon's neoclassical design, modeled on ancient Rome and topped by a huge dome
Stand at the tombs of Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Marie Curie in the crypt
Watch the Foucault Pendulum swing beneath the dome, proving the Earth's rotation
Walk the crypt, where France honors the figures who shaped its history and ideas
Take in rooftop views over Paris from the dome level when it's open
Visit a building that began as Louis XV's church to Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, before the Revolution made it a secular hall of honor
See the Greek-cross layout designed by Jacques-Germain Soufflot, who drew on St Paul's in London and St Peter's in Rome

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Priority entrance to the Panthéon
Priority entrance to the Basilica of Saint-Denis

Visiting the Panthéon: What to See, Getting There, and Hours

Your visit centers on the Panthéon, which sits on the Sainte-Geneviève hill in the Latin Quarter at Place du Panthéon, a short walk from the Luxembourg Gardens and the Sorbonne. The building splits into two worlds. Upstairs, the vast, light-filled nave runs under a soaring dome covered in frescoes of French history, and the Foucault Pendulum swings below it to show the Earth turning. The curved walls even produce a faint whispering-gallery effect that's easy to miss. Downstairs, the crypt is the heart of the visit, a quiet space holding the tombs of Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, and others. Chapels, sculptures, and galleries fill out the rest.

Getting there is simple by public transport: Metro Line 10 to Maubert-Mutualité or Line 7 to Place Monge, both a short walk away, or RER Line B to Luxembourg, about 10 minutes on foot. The Panthéon opens daily, with hours shifting by season: 10:00 to 18:30 from 1 April to 30 September, and 10:00 to 18:00 from 1 October to 31 March. Last entry is always 45 minutes before closing. On the first working Monday of each month it opens at 12:00, and on 24 and 31 December it closes early at 17:00 with last entry at 16:15. It's closed on 1 January, 1 May, and 25 December.

Weather in Paris

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Tomorrow 63°F17°C 51°F10°C Rain 95%

Mon, Oct 26 59°F15°C 49°F9°C Rain 45%

Tue, Oct 27 67°F20°C 55°F13°C Rain 34%

Wed, Oct 28 60°F16°C 47°F8°C Rain 21%

Thu, Oct 29 60°F15°C 43°F6°C Rain 3%

Local time 6:17 AM, UTC+02:00

Available Days / Times

Monday : All day
Tuesday : All day
Wednesday : All day
Thursday : All day
Friday : All day
Saturday : All day
Sunday : All day

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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Important Information

A ticket is required for most visitors; booking ahead helps you skip the busiest queues.
Free entry for under-18s, EU residents under 26, disabled visitors with a companion, and registered job seekers, plus the first Sunday of the month (November to March) and European Heritage Days; valid proof needed.
Dome access runs roughly April to October, involves climbing 206 steps, and is not wheelchair accessible.
The crypt is central to the visit; English touchscreens explain who's buried there, so allow more time than you'd expect.
Partial accessibility: an exterior ramp and interior lift reach the main nave but not every area.
The Panthéon is a national mausoleum, so a quiet, respectful manner is expected.
No food or drink inside the monument.
Only small backpacks allowed; no lockers or cloakroom on site.
No pets except registered guide or assistance dogs.
Personal, non-commercial photography is fine; tripods and drones are not.
No scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, helmets, or battery-powered personal devices.

FAQs

Do you need a ticket for the Panthéon in Paris?

Yes, most visitors need a ticket to enter. Some groups, like EU residents under 26, get in free but still need to show valid proof at the door.

Where can I buy Panthéon tickets?

You can buy them online in advance or at the on-site ticket desk. Booking online ahead of time lets you skip the regular queue, which is worth it during busy periods.

What's the best way to buy Panthéon tickets?

Booking online in advance is the simplest route. It lets you lock in your entry and avoid lining up at the ticket desk on the day.

What is the Panthéon in Paris?

It's a neoclassical monument in the Latin Quarter that started as a church and became France's national mausoleum. It now honors some of the country's most influential historical figures.

How much time should I set aside for the Panthéon?

Most people spend about 30 minutes to 1.5 hours inside. That's enough for the main nave, the crypt, and any temporary exhibitions on show.

What famous installation is in the Panthéon?

The Foucault Pendulum, first hung in 1851 to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth. A replica still swings under the dome today.

How long does a Panthéon visit take?

Plan on roughly 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, which gives you time for the main hall, the crypt, and the other notable spaces.

Why was the Panthéon originally built?

Louis XV commissioned it in the 18th century as a basilica dedicated to Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris. By the time it was finished, the Revolution had turned it into a secular mausoleum for the nation's great figures.

Who are some of the people buried in the Panthéon crypt?

The crypt holds Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Émile Zola, and Marie and Pierre Curie, among others. The mix of politics, science, literature, and philosophy reads like a roll call of French intellectual life.

Can you go up the Panthéon's dome?

In the warmer months there's usually access up to the outer colonnade, reached by stairs, with wide views over the Latin Quarter toward the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur. It often runs as a guided or timed visit, so check the current arrangements before you go.

Where is the Panthéon, and what's nearby?

It stands at the top of the Sainte-Geneviève hill in the Latin Quarter, within easy walking distance of the Luxembourg Gardens, the Sorbonne, and Notre-Dame, so it fits well into a wider day on the Left Bank.