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Overview
Discover the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the final resting place of the kings and queens of France.Built on the grave of Saint Denis, a Bishop of Paris who died in 250 AD, the royal abbey of Saint-Denis was, from the death of King Dagobert in 639 AD until the 19th century, the burial place of 43 kings, 32 queens and 10 servants to the monarchy. The basilica was raised to the rank of cathedral in 1966.Featuring over 70 recumbent statues and monumental tombs from the Renaissance, the basilica contains within its walls the largest collection of funerary sculpture from the 12th to the 16th centuries.The church, designed by Abbot Suger, kings' advisor from 1135 to 1144, was completed in the 13th century during the reign of Saint Louis. A major work of Gothic art, this church was the first to place a great importance on light, a symbol of divinity, in religious architecture.
Operated by
Centre des Monuments Nationaux
Experience
Location
Present your ticket at the entrance of the venue during opening hours. Nearest metro station: Basilique de Saint-Denis (line 13).
Address
1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 93200 Saint-Denis, France
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket
Exclusions
- Audio guide
- Guided tour
Venues
- Basilica of Saint-Denis
The Basilica of Saint-Denis is considered as a significant work of Gothic art, a place of pilgrimage and the final resting place of the kings and queens of France. Built on the grave of Saint Denis, a Bishop of Paris who died in 250 AD, the royal abbey of Saint-Denis was the burial place of 43 kings, 32 queens and 10 servants to the monarchy.
Additional Information
- Know in advance:
- The Basilica could be closed on some dates due to temporary events. Please check the closure dates on the official website
- Unique experience - definitely something to write home about
- From October to April conditions can be chilly inside the monument and so we advise visitors to dress warmly
- Explore at your leisure and spend more time at your favourite parts
- Nine steps to enter the royal necropolis, 15 steps to enter the crypt and 15 steps to enter the upper choir
- Save time and see more with skip-the-line access
- No dogs except for guide dogs for visually impaired visitors
- The monument is closed on 1st January, 1st May, 25th December and during some religious celebrations
- Free admission for children under 18 years, EU citizens (18-25), disabled people and their companion, French unemployed people, Pass Education holders
- Free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of each month from November to March and on the European Heritage Days (the third weekend of September)
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.