This neo-classical white monument with its formidable colonnaded dome stands at the top of the Sainte-Geneviève hill. Originally a church, the Panthéon has since become a necropolis for France’s greatest citizens and a popular national monument. Its construction dates back to 1773 at a time when France was fascinated with all things Greek and Roman: column, geometry and engineering. It originated in 1744 when Louis XV was unexpectedly healed from a desperate illness. To thank God, the king commissioned the construction of a magnificent church dedicated to Sainte-Geneviève. Renowned French architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot designed the church in neo-classical style. Construction work started in 1764 and were completed in 1790, 10 years after the death of the architect.
Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez voir ici (What you can see here):
Brick stamps-timbres de briques
inscriptions-les inscriptions
Pendulum-pendule
Corinthian columns-colonnes corinthiennes
coffin-cercueil
Repas -les moules marinieres
Dessert
Crème brûlée
Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez entendre (What you can hear):
Dogs barking-les chiens aboient
Qu’est-ce que tu as fait? Moi: Au Panthéon, j’ai marché dans le monument.
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