Entrance ticket to the Basilica of Saint-Denis
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What to expect
Discover the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the final resting place of the kings and queens of France.
Built on the grave of Saint Denis, a Bishop of Paris who died in 250 AD, the royal abbey of Saint-Denis was, from the death of King Dagobert in 639 AD until the 19th century, the burial place of 43 kings, 32 queens and 10 servants to the monarchy. The basilica was raised to the rank of cathedral in 1966.
Featuring over 70 recumbent statues and monumental tombs from the Renaissance, the basilica contains within its walls the largest collection of funerary sculpture from the 12th to the 16th centuries.
The church, designed by Abbot Suger, kings' advisor from 1135 to 1144, was completed in the 13th century during the reign of Saint Louis. A major work of Gothic art, this church was the first to place a great importance on light, a symbol of divinity, in religious architecture.
Important to know
Know in advance:
- The Basilica could be closed on some dates due to temporary events. Please check the closure dates on the official website
- From October to April conditions can be chilly inside the monument and so we advise visitors to dress warmly
- Nine steps to enter the royal necropolis, 15 steps to enter the crypt and 15 steps to enter the upper choir
- No dogs except for guide dogs for visually impaired visitors
- The monument is closed on 1st January, 1st May, 25th December and during some religious celebrations
- Free admission for children under 18 years, EU citizens (18-25), disabled people and their companion, French unemployed people, Pass Education holders
- Free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of each month from November to March and on the European Heritage Days (the third weekend of September)
What’s included
Entrance ticket
What’s not included
Audio guide
Guided tour
Cancellation policy
Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Monuments Nationaux
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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Entrance ticket to the Basilica of Saint-Denis
Book your entrance ticket to Basilica of Saint-Denis and discover the final resting place of the kings and queens of France.
