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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
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
Experience
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
- Not allowed:
- Dogs except for guide dogs for visually impaired visitors
- Unique experience - definitely something to write home about
- Know in advance:
- Opening times are Monday to Saturday from 10.00 am to 4.45 pm and Sunday from 12.00 pm to 4.45 pm from October to March, and Monday to Saturday from 10.00 am to 5.45 pm and Sunday from 12.00 pm to 5.45 pm from April to September
- Explore at your leisure and spend more time at your favourite parts
- The monument is closed during religious services and on January 1, May 1, and December 25
- Save time and see more with skip-the-line access
- The Basilica could be closed on some dates due to temporary events. Please check the closure dates on the official website
- From October to April conditions can be chilly inside the monument and so we advise visitors to dress warmly
- Nine steps to enter the royal necropolis, 15 steps to enter the crypt and 15 steps to enter the upper choir
- Free admission for children under 18 years, EU citizens (18-25), disabled people and their companion, French unemployed people, Pass Education holders
- Audioguides available in French, English, Spanish, German and Italian for 3€ supplement to the entrance fee. It must be booked in advance and is subject to availability
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.