Many artists have contributed to immortalizing the beauty and grandeur of the domes of Parisian monuments through various art forms, whether painting or photography.
Discover the most spectacular domes in Paris according to the Mobilis Group teams.
Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon was designed in the 18thcentury in a neoclassical style.
The Panthéon in Paris has served several functions throughout history. While it serves primarily as a memorial and burial place, it is also a useful museum for learning more about French republican values and ideals.
The Pantheon is the burial place of many illustrious French personalities, including Victor Hugo, Émile Zola, Voltaire and Marie Curie.
The Pantheon's dome is richly decorated with frescoes depicting historical and philosophical scenes. It is over 83 metres high.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not a single dome that supports the lantern and cross at the top, but three interlocking domes.
The dome of the Grand Palais is a remarkable example of Beaux Arts architecture, a style that was very much in vogue in the late 19thand early 20th centuries.
It is characterized by elegance, classicism and the use of noble materials such as glass, stone and iron.
The Grand Palais was built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition.
Thanks to the use of glass, natural light can easily penetrate the interior space. Ornamental details (notably stucco sculptures) add an artistic touch to the dome.
In 2019, the Bourse de Commerce was acquired by the Fondation Pinault and restored to house a collection of contemporary art.
The dome brings natural light and architectural charm to the museum's interior.
It is special because of its role in French neoclassical architecture, its history as a place of exchange and its current use as a museum of contemporary art.
It was in 1964 that the French government invited Russian artist Marc Chagall to create a painting for the ceiling of the grand hall of the Opéra Garnier.
His spectacular work covers 2,400m2. His paintings depict elements of the Opera, such as dance, music, musicians, dancers and more allegorical forms. Chagall's vivid colors and dreamlike mood set this work apart from the rest.
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