Ticket for Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica

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.

Tour highlights :

• Over 70 medieval recumbent figures and monumental Renaissance tombs
• Free game discovery tour for children (able to read)
• Free guided tours for individuals
• Audio guides available (optional on site)
• Tour application: the Basilica's 19th-century stained-glass windows
• Magical virtual tour of the basilica

Opening hours :

• Open all year round
• April to September : 10 a.m.-6.15 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 12 p.m.-6.15 p.m. Sunday
• October to March: 10 a.m.-5.15 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12 p.m.-5.15 p.m. 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.

Conditions of use :

• Admission with tickets, on mobile or paper, on day of visit