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Discover the first masterpiece of Gothic art and a single place of burial of the kings of France.
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The Saint-Denis Basilica Cathedral is the first monumental masterpiece founder of Gothic art in the twelfth century.
Built on the tomb of Saint Denis, martyred by the Romans in the third century, the basilica of Saint-Denis is the first monumental testimony of Gothic art. Then, as a royal abbey, she lit art history, political and spiritual Middle Ages. It became one of the main cemeteries of the Merovingian and Carolingian rulers aristocrats, it definitely ties its fate to that of royalty...
Built on the tomb of Saint Denis, martyred by the Romans in the third century, the basilica of Saint-Denis is the first monumental testimony of Gothic art. Then, as a royal abbey, she lit art history, political and spiritual Middle Ages. It became one of the main cemeteries of the Merovingian and Carolingian rulers aristocrats, it definitely ties its fate to that of royalty...
Services
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Magnetic loop available at the reception
Children's entertainment
Temporary exhibition
Calligraphy
Arts
Plastic arts
Engraving
History
Silk-screen printing
Creative hobbies
Heritage
- Accessibility
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Magnetic loop available at the reception
- Activities
- Children's entertainment
- Temporary exhibition
- Calligraphy
- Arts
- Plastic arts
- Engraving
- History
- Silk-screen printing
- Creative hobbies
- Heritage
- Equipment
- Toilets
- Parking nearby
- Services
- Coach access
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Guided tours
- Restaurant in the close vicinity
- Accommodation in the close vicinity
- Concert/events
- Exhibition/trade fair
- Seminar/meeting
Rates
Free:
> for persons under 18 years of age (European Union nationals or regular residents on the territory of the European Union).
> for 18-25 year olds.
> for persons with disabilities.
> for job seekers (on presentation of a certificate of less than 6 months).
> Holders of the Culture Card - ICOM Card
> for teachers with the Education Pass.
Pass:
> Twin ticket "Panthéon – Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis" at €16.
> Marie-Antoinette pass at €26 (pass that gives access to 4 sites in Ile-de-France in connection with Marie-Antoinette: château de Rambouillet, Conciergerie, Chapelle Expiatoire and Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis).
Paris Museum Pass accepted: time slot reservation recommended
> for persons under 18 years of age (European Union nationals or regular residents on the territory of the European Union).
> for 18-25 year olds.
> for persons with disabilities.
> for job seekers (on presentation of a certificate of less than 6 months).
> Holders of the Culture Card - ICOM Card
> for teachers with the Education Pass.
Pass:
> Twin ticket "Panthéon – Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis" at €16.
> Marie-Antoinette pass at €26 (pass that gives access to 4 sites in Ile-de-France in connection with Marie-Antoinette: château de Rambouillet, Conciergerie, Chapelle Expiatoire and Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis).
Paris Museum Pass accepted: time slot reservation recommended
Payment methods
CashGroups (Max capacity)
- 30 Maximum number of people
Openings
From 1 January 2025 until 31 March 2025 - Open everyday
Monday to Saturday from 10h to 17h15.
Sunday from 12h to 17h15.
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before.
Exceptional closure during religious services.
Sunday from 12h to 17h15.
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before.
Exceptional closure during religious services.
From 1 April 2025 until 30 September 2025 - Open everyday
Monday to Saturday from 10h to 18h15.
Sunday from 12h to 18h15.
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before.
Exceptional closure during religious services.
Sunday from 12h to 18h15.
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before.
Exceptional closure during religious services.
From 1 October 2025 until 31 March 2026 - Open everyday
Monday to Saturday from 10h to 17h15.
Sunday from 12h to 17h15.
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before.
Exceptional closure during religious services.
Sunday from 12h to 17h15.
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before.
Exceptional closure during religious services.
Medias
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Location
Contact Cathedral Basilica of Saint Denis
Spoken languages
Environment
- In centre of town
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
- Tram station < 500 m
- Subway station < 500 m
- City bike station < 500 m
