Monument Jeu d'enfant 2024: a storytelling tour of the Panthéon in Paris

A central monument in Paris, the Panthéon is a necropolis dedicated to the great men of the French Republic. The crypt contains the tombs of Rousseau, Voltaire,Émile Zola, Jean Moulin, Louis Braille, René Cassin, Victor Schœlcher, Jean Monnet, Marie Curie and Simone Veil. In all, more than 80 people are buried in this monument.

This building, located in the Latin Quarter, should have housed the shrine of Saint Geneviève. However, during the French Revolution, it was given a new mission: to honor the great figures of French history.

To make this solemn place more accessible to children, the Panthéon is organizing some fun activities open to all, this weekend of October 19 and 20, 2024, on the occasion of the event Monument Jeu d'enfant.

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This fun and educational event gives the very youngest visitors a chance to discover the national monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region, through tours, workshops and shows adapted to young visitors. Please note that reservations are required for this family event.

Discover the program for this festive weekend:

• Ce que dit la bouche d'ombre
  October 20 at 11 am and 3 pm
  By special dispensation, our two storytellers Ariane Pawin and Fred Pougeard were allowed to roam the Pantheon at night. And there, in the wee hours after midnight, the specter often waited for them. And he confided things to them; at least, that's what they told us... as they listened to the poet Victor Hugo: "Do you believe that the tomb, clothed in grass and night, is nothing but silence?" Combining excerpts from the poet's works, anecdotes from the writer's life and legends about the monument, this storytelling tour is designed for families and young audiences.
  Ages 7 and up
  Booking required on www.paris-pantheon.fr

Bring the whole family to discover the emblematic architecture of this incredible monument steeped in history! And don't miss the other events organized in the capital's various monuments.

Monument Jeu d'enfant 2024: the complete program for national monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Monument Jeu d'Enfant, this attractive weekend of free events at national monuments, is back on October 19 and 20, 2024 at 59 monuments across France. For two days, families can enjoy a wide range of visits, activities and fun discoveries. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, more than a dozen monuments are opening their doors to us! [Read more]