Ticket for Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica

Museums & monuments

Ticket for Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica

Offered by :

Basilique Cathédrale Saint-Denis

5.0 (4 reviews)

Saint-Denis (93)

2 hours

Instant booking

You can cancel free of charge up to 48h before the date of the activity.

Activity description :

Come and discover the final resting place of the kings and queens of France. Built on the tomb of Saint Denis, a missionary bishop who died around 250 AD, the Royal Abbey of Saint-Denis was the burial place of 43 kings, 32 queens and 10 servants of the monarchy from the death of King Dagobert in 639 until the 19th century. In 1966, the monument was elevated to cathedral status.

Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica ⛪

Over 70 medieval recumbent figures and monumental Renaissance tombs.
Discovery tour, free games for children (able to read).
Free guided tours for individuals.
Tours with audio-guides available (optional on site).
Tour application: the Basilica's 19th-century stained-glass windows.
Magical virtual tour of the basilica.

Super easy to use ✨

Admission with tickets, on mobile or paper, on the day of the visit.

Prices

Zero booking fees

Entrance ticket

Price per person - From 18 years old or 26 years old for EU citizens

€11

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5,0 (4 reviews)

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5/5

A magnificent monument worthy of the kings of France

Tiziri ,

1 oct 2023

5/5

Not to be missed. Perfect organization

Stephane ,

25 sep 2023

5/5

No unpleasant surprises Highly recommended

Gerard,

7 aug 2023

5/5

A particularly magnificent place, rich in history about our ancestors, the kings and queens who contributed to the construction of marvellous buildings all over France.

bruno,

27 jun 2023

Location

Address:
1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 93200 Saint-Denis, France

Access:
- By car: 9 km from central Paris via A1
- Metro 13: Basilique de Saint-Denis

Know before you go

How to use your ticket :

Admission on presentation of purchased tickets
E-tickets accepted

Opening hours :

Open all year round
April to September : 10am-6.15pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm-6.15pm Sunday
October to March: 10am-5.15pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm-5.15pm Sunday
Closed during religious services and on January 1, May 1 and December 25.
Please note that the royal necropolis is part of a church used for religious purposes, and is therefore subject to regular exceptional closures.

Further information

Suitcases not permitted
Guide and assistance dogs permitted
Audioguide available
Free admission for under-18s and under-26s (European Union nationals and non-European legal residents in France)
Free admission every first Sunday of the month, from November to March inclusive
Free admission for all during the European Heritage Days, on the 3rd weekend of September (September 21 and 22, 2024).