Visit of the Saint-Denis Basilica > Schedule, prices, ticketing, school visit

The final resting place of the kings and queens of France

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(free for -18 years old and -25 EU citizens)

the recumbents of the Saint-Denis Basilica

Why visit the Saint-Denis Basilica

It is a jewel of Gothic artan absolutely magnificent monument with a fascinating 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 will discover the last residence of 43 kings, 32 queens and 10 servants of the monarchy, and in particular Marie-Antoinette
There are very few people so it's nice to walk around
It is very easy to access: the basilica is located 2 minutes walk from the metro (line 13, Basilica of Saint-Denis station)
In winter, cover yourself well, it's chilly there

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

Backstage visit of the Stade de France + Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis (5% reduction)

A little history

The Basilica of Saint-Denis is located north of Paris. It is a magnificent edifice, the first founding work of Gothic art in the 12th century.
It is a former royal abbey built on the tomb of Saint-Denis which houses the tombs (from the 12th to the 16th 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 magnificent ambulatory.
Take the audioguide, because the history of the Basilica is rich and fascinating

The guided tour "The jewels of Saint-Denis" (with the 8/14 years old)

Children discover the mysteries of Gothic artWe explain to them how technically we were able to build so high and so delicately.
Thecross-arches, buttresses and stained glass windows will no longer have any secrets for them!
The guided tour is also an opportunity to recall the history of France and its great kings and queens
This is a fun and exciting guided tour with Saint-Denis, Dagobert, Saint-Louis, Catherine de Médicis, 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 Saint-Denis basilica free?

Ell is free for under 18 and under 26 years old EU citizens
It is free on Saturday and Sunday of the European Heritage Days
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 disabled persons (+ 1 accompanying person)
Job seekers

When did it become a basilica?

In 1966, the basilica was elevated to the rank of cathedral

How long does it take to get to the 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 visit will tell you the history of the stadium, its construction, its events (not only sporting) and will give you amusing and unusual anecdotes about the Stade de France.