Historic Site · Paris, France
Panthéon, Paris
The Panthéon is a monument in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France. Built 1758–1781. It drew 949,760 visitors in 2022.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 1758–1781 |
| Architect | Jacques-Germain Soufflot, Jean-Baptiste Rondelet |
| Height | Height: 83 m |
| Annual visitors (2022) | 949,760 |
| Coordinates | 48.8461° N, 2.3458° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Panthéon, Paris is known for
The Panthéon is a monument in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France.
About Panthéon, Paris
The Panthéon is a monument in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France. It stands in the Latin Quarter (Quartier Latin), on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, in the centre of the Place du Panthéon, which was named after it. The edifice was built between 1758 and 1790, from designs by Jacques-Germain Soufflot, at the behest of King Louis XV; the king intended it as a church dedicated to Saint Genevieve, Paris's patron saint, whose relics were to be housed in the church.
History
The site of the Panthéon had great significance in the history of Paris, and was occupied by a series of monuments. It was on Mount Lucotitius, a height on the Left Bank where the forum of the Roman town of Lutetia was located. It was also the original burial site of Saint Genevieve, who had led the resistance to the Huns when they threatened Paris in 451.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Panthéon, Paris website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Paris |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) |
| Distance from the airport | 8.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) · Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France · 8.1 miles away
- Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) · Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), France · 14.7 miles away
- Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA) · Beauvais, France · 43.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Panthéon, Paris?
The Panthéon is a monument in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Where is Panthéon, Paris located?
Panthéon, Paris is in Paris, France. Its coordinates are 48.8461° N, 2.3458° E.
How do I get to Panthéon, Paris?
The nearest town is Paris, and the nearest airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), about 8.2 miles away (straight line).
When was Panthéon, Paris built?
Panthéon, Paris was built 1758–1781.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panthéon — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q188856 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.paris-pantheon.fr/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.