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Worth itLives up to the hype · +3Neoclassical domed mausoleum of France's great figures, with Foucault's pendulum and crypt
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Worth it. 4.6 across 70,000+ Google reviews; visitors say the interior outdoes the outside. The main complaint is a closed panorama.

Hype72How famous and hyped it is
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4.6 ★ Google · 70,248 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first

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Worth itEditorial verdict until 5 history buffs vote

The crypt of Hugo, Voltaire, Curie and Baker plus Foucault's pendulum make it one of the city's richest history stops.

Why Reality is 75

Lives up to its fame4/54.6 across 70,000+ Google reviews; visitors say the interior outdoes the outside. The main complaint is a closed panorama.
Value for money4/5€13 off-season for a major monument and crypt, with generous free categories; summer pricing and the panorama extra lower it a little.
Can’t get it elsewhere4/5France's national mausoleum and Foucault's pendulum are only here, though Les Invalides offers a similar grand-dome experience.
Easy to do4/5Open daily, central, no reported long queues; panorama slots are limited and seasonal.

What people loved

The vast, light-filled interior, murals and Foucault's pendulum impress even more than the facadeCrypt holds Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Zola, Marie Curie and Joséphine BakerVisit is quick to fit into a Latin Quarter day; rarely mentioned for queuesFree for under-18s and EU residents under 26; seasonal panorama gives a view across Paris

What wore them down

The panorama is seasonal and sometimes closed, which disappoints visitors who came for the viewPanorama access involves about 200 steps and isn't wheelchair accessibleSummer prices are higher (€15–16) and the panorama costs extraMany visitors find the exterior enough and skip the paid interior

Know before you go

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Booking: Advance booking recommended; the panorama visit runs only April–October in fixed time slots.

Entry€13 October–May; €15 online / €16 on site June–September (2026). Free for under-18s, EU nationals/residents aged 18–25, and everyone on the first Sunday of November–MarchSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Panorama (colonnade)April–October only, timed slots (10:15, 11:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30); about 200 steps, not wheelchair accessible; listed as a €3.50 supplement — check when bookingSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursDaily 10:00–18:00 (Nov–Mar), 10:00–18:30 (Apr–Oct); opens at noon on the first Monday of the month; closed Jan 1, May 1 and Dec 25Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereRER B Luxembourg, about 5 min walk; roughly 15 min from Châtelet / Hôtel de VilleSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededAbout 1–1.5 hours (the audio guide runs 1 h 30; €3 on site)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Current exhibitions'Marc Bloch, l'Esprit de l'Histoire' until Jan 10, 2027; Centre Pompidou collection show 'Vies minuscules' from Sept 24, 2026Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

In their words

“looks impressive from the outside, but the moment you walk in, you realize the interior is on another level.”
JESUS PR · Google review · 2 months ago
“Unfortunately the panorama was closed and not available during our visit.”
Lewis Wong · Google review · 2 months ago
“We did not go inside, but it was still worth stopping for a few minutes to take photos.”
D G BERA · Google review · 4 months ago
“Visitors are immediately drawn to the mesmerizing sight of Foucault’s pendulum slowly swinging from the soaring dome”
Quang Vu Nguyen · Google review · 2 months ago

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to enter the Panthéon?

€13 from October to May and €15 online or €16 on site from June to September (2026). Under-18s and EU nationals or residents aged 18–25 are free.

Is the Panthéon free on the first Sunday?

Yes, on the first Sunday of November through March.

Can you go up the Panthéon dome?

The colonnade panorama is open April to October in timed slots, about 200 steps up, and is not wheelchair accessible.

Who is buried in the Panthéon?

Figures including Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Émile Zola, Marie Curie, Simone Veil and Joséphine Baker.

How long do you need at the Panthéon?

About 1 to 1.5 hours; the audio guide lasts 1 h 30.

Better fits, according to people who went

Les Invalides — photo by Doriane RousselWorth itReality 75 +8Les Invalides★ 4.7Left Bank & Eiffel Tower · MuseumAnother monumental dome, with Napoleon's Tomb and a military museum.Luxembourg Gardens — photo by Camelia RosoiuWorth itReality 76 −8Luxembourg Gardens★ 4.7Left Bank & Eiffel Tower · ParkFree gardens a five-minute walk away.Latin Quarter — photo by Annet FrazaWorth itReality 70 +20Latin Quarter★ 4.4Left Bank & Eiffel Tower · NeighbourhoodWander the surrounding streets for free history and atmosphere.Place des Vosges — photo by AntoineWorth itReality 81 +20Place des Vosges★ 4.6Louvre, Islands & Le Marais · LandmarkParis's oldest planned square (1612): red-brick arcades around a tree-lined garden in the Marais

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Verdict by The Hype Gap editors. No one paid for it. Facts checked Oct 16, 2026. How we score · Standards