I apologize for that most distasteful headline, but I could not resist. I have read that the Pantheón was the city’s first major tourist attraction. For most of the 19th century before the Eiffel Tower even existed, tourists would flock to see this iconic gothic building. Nestled in the lovely Latin Quarter, this structure displays the familiar ornamental sculptures and enormous pillars at its entrance. Additionally, The Pantheón has become the classiest necropolis in town over the years. Home to the mortal remains of many noteworthy authors and philosophers, generals and statesman, scientists and other famous nerds such as Voltaire (as previously mentioned), Alexandre Dumas and Victor Hugo. Like many of the sights I have seen in Paris, this one did not fall short of my expectations. I find that pretty much everywhere I go in this town, I am continually stunned by the artistry and utter care that has gone into maintaining national identity through the preservation of such beautiful cultural landmarks. That and being very uppity about who gets to speak their language, but that’s a different story altogether. I’m afraid my Franglais/Franglish is simply not up to par yet.
http://pantheon.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/?fl_r=4
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