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BESTPlease make sure to visit the Pantheon?!
The Pantheon is known to be in Rome, but there is an identical Pantheon in Paris. Although its exterior resembles the U.S. Capitol, it is actually considered a masterpiece of French neoclassical architecture. The Pantheon in Paris was designed as a cathedral, but after the French Revolution, it was used as a cemetery for great French figures and continues to this day.
If you are traveling to Paris, check out the Pantheon, where you can see the tombs of over 70 important people in French history.
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paris pantheon
Visit the Pantheon, the setting of the movie 'Midnight in Paris'. I especially recommend you visit because the road from the subway station to the Pantheon is so pretty. In fact, the Pantheon was built as a cathedral, but now it is more famous as the tomb of people who contributed to the country. In fact, various artists who enriched the history, culture, and art of Paris are buried here.
Additionally, the building itself is considered a masterpiece of French neoclassical architecture, so many people visit the inside to see it.
Who can you meet here?
The tombs we can see at the Pantheon include those of famous scientists Pierre and Marie Curie, and those of French celebrities such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the author of Émile, Victor Hugo, and Émile Zola.
There are also many must-see places inside, such as the central hall of the Pantheon, where Foucault's pendulum is located, and the statue of Saint Jorieve, the patron saint of Paris, so I recommend you to visit it once.
Interesting story of the Pantheon
Unlike the Roman Pantheon, there is an interesting story inside the Paris Pantheon, which houses great people. The story is that I was not buried in the Pantheon because I wanted to, but because I was buried in the Pantheon later in life, my former enemy is sleeping right next to me.
In fact, Rousseau and Voltaire, who were enemies during their lifetimes, are lying right next to each other because they died in the same year! It's a place with a very interesting story.
Let me introduce what is different from our country’s national cemeteries.
The difference between the Paris Pantheon and Korea's national cemeteries is that historical events are continuously evaluated, and even if a person is buried in the Pantheon, if the ugly past is revealed later, the person is moved to another location. In other words, it is said that in order to remain in the pantheon, both the evaluation at the time and the evaluation of future generations must be acknowledged.
In our country, once you are buried in a national cemetery, you are there forever.
Introducing the sights of the Pantheon
The Paris Pantheon is a product of neoclassical and Gothic architectural styles, and is highly regarded not only for its tombs but also for the architecture itself. You can also go up to the dome with a Pantheon guide. It's a steep climb, but it's definitely worth it for the best views. The view from here is also really pretty.
And the art collection on display inside is also really worth seeing. Major historical events, such as the French Revolution, are reflected in frescoes and sculptures.
Introducing shopping and attractions near the Pantheon
In the 5th arrondissement, where the Pantheon is located, the Luxembourg Park and the palace are must-sees. For shopping, you can find luxurious boutiques in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, north of the palace. You should also check out the world-famous Shakespeare & Company Bookstore.
Why you should buy this ticket
WAUG is the official Korean partner of the Paris Pantheon and sells tickets at the lowest price. Additionally, since it is a 'real-time ticket' that provides tickets immediately after payment , if you are traveling in Paris and want to go into the Pantheon, you can use it right away even if you pay !
Additionally, this ticket is a fast-track ticket that allows direct entry by scanning the QR code at the ticket holder line. So you can enter more quickly and conveniently.
address :
Paris Pantheon
Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France
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Hours of operation :
April - September
10:00 am - 6:30 pm
October - March
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
September 18: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
September 21-22 : Free admission
Last entry: 45 minutes before closing time
Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25
Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France