Explore the royal abbey of Saint-Denis that defined Gothic style of architecture. Pick up leaflets at the entrance and learn about its rich history.
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Witness the transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic style at the Basilica of Saint-Denis which is a defining structure of the Gothic period
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Observe the genius of Abbot Suger who turned the church into an architectural marvel with stained glass windows, flying buttresses, rib vaulted ceilings, and pointed arches
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Discover the final resting place of the kings and queens of France, including the ill-fated Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette who were beheaded during the French Revolution
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Entry to Basilica of Saint-Denis
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Free leaflet in 12 languages
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Tour Guide/ Audioguide
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Transfers
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These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 31 Dec, 2027.
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Bouzat
Feb, 2025
It's an important heritage site, but it's not promoted in any way: dull lighting, explanations that are sometimes difficult to read, impersonal, open spaces that don't invite you to visit... A welcome that leaves something to be desired.View original review in French
Hupé
Feb, 2025
Everything was magnificent, except for the welcome at the entrance and checkouts ... Too bad, fortunately the wonders comforted us.View original review in French
Sylvie
Dec, 2024
interesting and instructive visit. Fabulous Cathedral Basilica. I recommend the tour with a guide. We arrived too late Any ideas for your site to offer tours with a guide? Kind regardsView original review in French
Ollivier
Oct, 2024
Ease of ticket acquisitionView original review in French
Massimo
Sep, 2024
Saint Denis Cathedral is a jumble of history and faith worth visiting.View original review in Italian
These tickets are valid until 31 Dec, 2027.
Abbot Suger, a masterful patron was driven by one burning ambition - to rebuild Saint-Denis, the Royal Abbey where influential Kings and Queens of France were buried. Nowhere else is the potency of divine energy more evident than in the Basilica of Saint-Denis, which radiates an aura of stateliness. Featuring structural and stylistic techniques, and the monumental tombs of 43 French kings, 32 French queens, and 10 royal servants, the Basilica is a major and founding work of Gothic architecture. In fact, it was the first religious structure to place importance on light, setting medieval architecture on a new course that would go on to define Europe in the later Middle Ages.
The Basilica of Saint-Denis offers a treat to anyone who wishes to immerse themselves in architecture and history. With direct access, you can spend quality time exploring the royal necropolis of Saint-Denis. Pick up on the history of the place through the leaflets provided to you on entry. Walk among the remains of early French royals, see over 70 statues and monumental tombs from the Renaissance period, observe the careful and brilliant transition from late Romanesque to Gothic style, and marvel at the biggest collection of funerary sculptures from the 12th to the 16th centuries.
Important Information
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Please note that there is free admission during the following days: European Heritage Days on the third weekend of Sep, and every first Sunday of the month from Nov to Mar.
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Entry is free for anyone under the age of 18 years, and for European Union nationals or non-EU residents in France aged between 18 and 25 years (an ID is necessary).
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Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult, jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old), holders of a valid education pass, and architecture students.
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The leaflet is available in 12 languages including French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Czech and Dutch.
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Note that the Basilica is both a museum and a church. For this reason, very occasionally, due to funerals or exceptional masses, the tour may be canceled or postponed
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From October to April, it can get chilly inside the monument and so we advise visitors to dress warmly
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Number of Steps: Nine steps to enter the royal necropolis, 15 steps to enter the crypt, and 15 steps to enter the upper choir
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No dogs are allowed except for guide dogs for visually-impaired visitors
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Luggage is not allowed
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Please display the voucher on your mobile phone along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.
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Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays
Ticket Redemption Point
- Please check your final voucher for final redemption point instructions.
Validity
These tickets are open-dated. Enter anytime within the operating hours.
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