Saint-Denis Basilica : Opening Hours
From April to September:
Monday to Saturday: 10am - 6:15pm (last entry at 5:45pm)
Sunday: 12pm - 6:15pm (last entry at 5:45pm)
From October to March:
Monday to Saturday: 10am - 5:15pm (last entry at 4:45pm)
Sunday: 12pm - 5:15pm (last entry at 4:45pm)
Monday to Saturday: 10am - 6:15pm (last entry at 5:45pm)
Sunday: 12pm - 6:15pm (last entry at 5:45pm)
From October to March:
Monday to Saturday: 10am - 5:15pm (last entry at 4:45pm)
Sunday: 12pm - 5:15pm (last entry at 4:45pm)
Interior of Saint-Denis Basilica with stained glass, light and exceptional Gothic architecture.
About Saint-Denis Basilica
- The first Gothic church ever built in human history.
- Houses the royal necropolis with tombs of over 70 kings, queens, and important figures of France, including Clovis and Francis I.
- Contains funerary monuments honoring Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, who were executed during the French Revolution.
- Features two magnificent stained glass windows, an impressive façade, and a stunning portal.
- Located just 30 minutes from central Paris, accessible by metro line 13 towards Saint-Denis Université, stop at Basilique Saint-Denis.
Opening Hours & Important Information
The basilica closes during religious services and on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th. The royal necropolis (the “museum” section with its royal funerary sculptures) is part of an active church and is therefore subject to occasional closures.
Special opening hours:
- Fri May 23: 10am - 2:30pm (last entry 2pm)
- Wed May 28: 11am - 6:15pm (last entry 5:45pm)
- Thu May 29: 12:30pm - 6:15pm (last entry 5:45pm)
- Sun June 1: 12:30pm - 6:15pm (last entry 5:45pm)
- Thu June 5: 11am - 6:15pm (last entry 5:45pm)
- Sun June 15: 12:30pm - 6:15pm (last entry 5:45pm)
From May 21 to June 24, the basilica hosts the Saint-Denis Festival. The monument remains open normally, and visitors may sometimes enjoy orchestra rehearsals during their visit.