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Basilique Mlhcoti Plaine CommuneBefore it became a school, the former royal abbey of Saint-Denis was the place to be for the kings and queens of France. A place steeped in history, where power and spirituality intersected in a monumental setting.
In its heyday, the abbey was said to be the richest place in the world, a veritable treasure trove of its time.
In short, a true testament to the splendors of monarchy!
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Almost abandoned during the French Revolution, the building was reborn under Napoleon, becoming a school reserved for the descendants of recipients of the National Order of the Legion of Honor, the Military Medal and the National Order of Merit.
Today, over 500 girls study at this school of excellence.
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hdrLocated at 5 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, Saint-Denis, the school is easily accessible by metro line 13 and the “Basilique Saint-Denis” or “Porte de Paris” stops.
However, the school is not open to the public, except for tours organized by Agence POP.
But the park, the city’s green lung, is accessible every day!
Find out more about the park’s opening hours.
