Paris: Basilique Saint Denis Entry Ticket
ID: GYG224244-385533
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Country: France
Description
Visit the last residence of the kings of France, the stunning Basilica of Saint-Denis in the northern suburbs of Paris. Admire the fine religious architecture and unique gothic artworks as you explore this large medieval abbey church.
Take the short journey to the northern suburbs of Paris, and arrive at the incredible Basilique Saint-Denis. Built on the grave of Saint-Denis, the royal abbey was 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.
Discover the largest collection of funerary sculpture from the 12th to the 16th-centuries contained within the basilica's walls. Admire stunning examples of Gothic art and architecture as you stroll through the inside and outside of the building. Find out how the architect's emphasis on the importance of light, a symbol of divinity, was revolutionary at its time. See the last resting place of the Kings of France and its unique collection of 70 sculpted tombs.
Highlights
- Visit the last residence of kings and queens of France
- Admire stunning examples of Gothic art and architecture
- See the largest collection of funerary sculpture from the 12th to the 16th-centuries
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Entrance is free on the Saturdays and Sundays of the "European Heritage Days" organized on: the 3rd weekend of September; the 1st Sunday of the month (from 1 January to 31 March and from 1 November to 31 December)
• Free admission for under 18 years and 18-25 year olds and / or residents of the EU
• Last admission 30 minutes before closing time
• The Basilique will be closed completely on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th
• 9th March: closes at 5 PM, last access at 4:30 PM
• 6th April: closed from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
• 16th April: closes at 4:30 PM
• 19th April: closes at 2:30 PM
• 22nd April: opens at 11 AM
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis, 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 93200 Saint-Denis, France
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
