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Tickets to Basilica of Saint-Denis

Interior view of the Basilica of Saint-Denis

Saint-Denis Basilica exterior with intricate Gothic architecture, Paris, France.

Statue of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette

Tainted glass windows inside Basilica of Saint-Denis

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.

Highlights

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
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
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

Inclusions

Entry to Basilica of Saint-Denis
Free leaflet in 12 languages
Tour group of 30 or less

Exclusions

Tour Guide/ Audioguide
Transfers

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Giron

5/5

Dec, 2023

We arrived just in time for the exciting 12:30 guided tour. We enjoyed the many historical and chronological reminders. We understood and saw many things we would have missed on an individual tour. Well done and many thanks to our passionate and very professional guide. Numerous information boards were set up for visitors. A great time, in a magnificent setting, a very well organized tour. The two hours passed very quickly, despite the cold inside the basilica.

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Ollivier

4/5

Oct, 2024

Ease of ticket acquisition

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Massimo

5/5

Sep, 2024

Saint Denis Cathedral is a jumble of history and faith worth visiting.

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Adilia

4/5

Jun, 2024

Easy to book, but I didn't download the app as suggested by the site.

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Brun

5/5

Feb, 2024

A magnificent setting, a successful return to history

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Your Experience

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.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

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.
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).
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.
The leaflet is available in 12 languages including French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Czech and Dutch.
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
From October to April, it can get chilly inside the monument and so we advise visitors to dress warmly
Number of Steps: Nine steps to enter the royal necropolis, 15 steps to enter the crypt, and 15 steps to enter the upper choir
No dogs are allowed except for guide dogs for visually-impaired visitors
Luggage is not allowed

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