Visit of the Basilica of Saint-Denis > Opening hours, prices, tickets, school visit

The final resting place of the kings and queens of France

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RESERVE

(free for under 18s and under 25 EU nationals)

the recumbent statues of the Basilica of Saint-Denis

Why visit the Basilica of Saint-Denis

It is a jewel of Gothic art, an absolutely magnificent monument with an exciting history
Since Notre Dame is closed to the public, it is the closest Gothic cathedral near Paris
The stained glass windows and sculptures are extraordinary
You’ll discover the final resting place of 43 kings, 32 queens and 10 servants of the monarchy, including Marie Antoinette
There are very few people so it’s nice to walk around
It is very easy to access: the basilica is located a 2-minute walk from the metro (line 13, Basilique de Saint-Denis station)
In winter, cover up well, it’s chilly

Good deal, save by buying 2 attractions at the same time

Behind the scenes tour of the Stade de France + Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis (5% discount)

A bit of history

It is to the north of Paris that the Basilica of Saint-Denis is located, a magnificent building, the 1st founding work of Gothic art of the twelfth century
It is a former royal abbey built on the tomb of Saint-Denis which houses the burials (from the twelfth to the sixteenth century) of 43 kings, 32 queens and 10 servants of the Kingdom. It houses 70 sculpted tombs
Stroll through the basilica, admire the stained glass windows, and stroll through the beautiful ambulatory
Take the audio guide, because the history of the Basilica is rich and exciting

The guided tour “The jewels of Saint-Denis” (with 8-14 year olds)

Children discover the mysteries of Gothic art. We explain to them how technically we were able to build so high and with such delicacy.
Theribbed vaults, flying buttresses and stained glass windows will no longer hold any secrets for them!
The guided tour is also an opportunity to recall the history of France and its great kings and queens
it is a fun and exciting guided tour in the company of Saint-Denis, Dagobert, Saint-Louis, Catherine de Medici, Henri IV, Louis XVII…
This visit is regularly scheduled. It can also be privatized.

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Stained glass windows in the Basilica of Saint-Denis

FAQ

Is the Basilica of Saint-Denis free?

It is free for EU citizens under 18 and under 26
It is free on the Saturday and Sunday of the European Heritage Days organised
It is free on the 3rd weekend of September
It is free on the 1st Sunday of the month (from January 1st to March 31st and from November 1st to December 31st)
For people with disabilities (+ 1 accompanying person)
Job seekers

Since when did it become a basilica?

It was in 1966 that the basilica was elevated to the rank of cathedral

How long does it take to get to Stade de France?

It takes about 15 minutes by metro (line 13) and less than 10 minutes if you have a car to get to the Stade de France from the basilica
This tour will tell you about the history of the stadium, its construction, its events (not only sports) and give you amusing and unusual anecdotes about the Stade de France