La Nuit au Panthéon: Paris at night and with torches
The **Panthéon de Paris ** celebrates the **4th edition of La Nuit au Panthéon **, an exceptional nocturnal visit to the monument; this year treated under music theme.
Located on the mountain Sainte-Geneviève , this 18th century neoclassical masterpiece belongs to the Soufflot architect ; that imagines a surprising synthesis of antique, gothic and renaissance art . The exterior colonnade of its majestic dome, inspired by the facade of the Pantheon in Rome, dominates the Latin Quarter and is a symbol of the panorama of the city of light.
Nights at the Pantheon in Paris
Initially built as a church consecrated to Saint Genevieve , patron saint of the city, was remodeled in order to dedicate it as a temple to honor the great personalities of the nation.
Thus, in it are the graves of illustrious names such as Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Zola, Pierre and Marie Curie or Alexandre Dumas . French lawyer and politician Simone Veil was the last celebrity to be buried there in 2018.
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At dusk, the imposing Parisian building invites you to discover its interior submerged in darkness , provided only with a flashlight Y a questionnaire to guide the public and help you in exploring its rooms.
Its majestic dome invades everything
This unique experience takes place for several Wednesdays. From the beginning of the night and for 1h30, its participants wander at will through its solemn ship, touring his crypt in the shadows , in a mysterious, almost chilling atmosphere of silence and chiaroscuro.
The visitor will discover his magic in the dark and will watch your walls inscribed with notable figures from French history ; its decorations, frescoes, mosaics and sculptures... And in full admiration you will come across the replica of Foucault Pendulum, whose oscillation demonstrates the rotation of the earth.
All this rocked to the sound of a music background , equipped with helmets, which will allow him to isolate himself and create your atmosphere à la carte ; choosing between pop, classical, electronic music... So the melodies of Jean-Baptiste Davaux or Berlioz, as well as Arcade Fire, Jacques Brel or La Syncope , will accompany you on your unusual inspection of the place.
An evening meeting with the 'grands hommes et grandes femmes' of La République
In this rendez-vous with the grands hommes and grandees femmes de la République, do not forget to bring Warm clothing and, at the end, it will be appreciated to warm up r with the tea or infusion offered by the Route du Thé.
The next passes are January 15, 22 and 29, 2020.
Foucault pendulum replica