The final resting place of the kings and queens of France
(free for under 18s and under 25 EU nationals)
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
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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