Categories: French History, Museums in Paris, Paris
The Pantheon in Paris started out as a Catholic Church dedicated to Sainte Geneviève, the Patron Saint of Paris. Then, under the French Revolution, it became a secular monument meant to honor French Revolutionaries. Later it grew to include famous authors, notable persons and patriots.
It is the burial-place of French notables such as Victor Hugo, Voltaire, Louis Braille, Jean Jaurès, Marie Curie, and seventy-two more.
What Is the Pantheon in Paris?
In this episode I give you some background on the Pantheon so you can decide if you'd like to visit it next time you're in Paris. I also address some of the controversial topics having to do with the Pantheon.
Problems with the Pantheon
Why are there so few women in the Pantheon? Why were some people taken out of the Pantheon? What does it feel like visiting the Pantheon? Four new greats were introduced into the Pantheon in June 2015. Who are they?
Listener Question: How to Get from CDG to Paris Using Public Transportation
I answer a listener question at the end of the show on how to get from CDG airport into Paris using public transportation. Instructions on how to get to the center of Paris from CDG Terminal 1, from CDG Terminal 2
French Tip of the Week
How about learning some French travel phrases? This is how you ask for direction to the metro or RER in Paris.
Bonjour Monsieur, je cherche le métro. Pouvez-vous m’aider ?
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Discussed in this Episode
- Notable French people
- Pantheon in Paris
- Women in the Pantheon
- Pantheon
- Lycée Henri IV
- Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church
- Jardins du Luxembourg
- rue Souflot
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Show NotesCategories: French History, Museums in Paris, Paris
The podcasts and supplemental information have been so useful in planning our second trip to France! Thank you!
You are very welcome! I’d love it if you wrote us a review in iTunes so more people can find the show! Copy and paste the link below into your browser, then click on the blue button “view in itunes” (that will open iTunes), then click on the Ratings and Reviews tab. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/join-us-in-france-travel-podcast/id827972274?mt=2
Annie–I have repeatedly tried to leave a 5 star review on ITunes, but each time nothing is posted. Perhaps others listeners are experiencing the same problem…
Thank you for letting me know Sue, will try to get iTune’s attention about that.
Thanks so very much for the detailed information on how to get from the airport to our hotel! I will be flying into Terminal 2A (British Air) from the US and my husband will be flying into Terminal 2E (Air France). Thanks to your help, we will both have the instructions we need to get our belated honeymoon off to a great start!
The Air France bus from CDG to Paris is also very convenient and easy to use. We’ve taken it on out previous trips to Paris and will use it again when we go back this fall.
Thank you for sharing that! I didn’t mention it because I’ve never used it myself and I like to just keep it to what I know, but it’s great to know that you used it and liked it! I think it’s around 20€ pp, isn’t it?