Paris is known for its charming architectural attractions, rich history, bold romantic overtones, exquisite food, and more. On my first visit to France, I visited the Paris Pantheon, a ...

PARIS — The remains of American-born singer and dancer Josephine Baker will be reinterred at the Pantheon monument in Paris, making the entertainer who is a World War II hero in France the first ...

Is Paris Pantheon free? General admission for adults costs 16 euros (about $18), but those who have a Paris Pass can get in for free. Admission is free for youths 16 and younger.

Legendary Black entertainer Josephine Baker is set to become the first Black woman to have her remains buried in the Panthéon monument in Paris – one of the highest honors in France.

Josephine Baker, you enter the Pantheon because while you were born American, ... There, she was discovered by a French talent scout, prompting a move to Paris in 1925 at the age of 19.

Josephine Baker will be reinterred at the Panthéon in Paris 46 years after her death. The famed entertainer will be the first Black woman to receive the honor. Scott Simon reflects on her legacy.

This week, performer Josephine Baker received one of France's highest honors, by being posthumously inducted into the Panthéon in Paris. Born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri, in ...