Centre des Monuments Nationaux
Saint-Denis Basilica Entry Ticket
Saint-Denis Basilica Entry Ticket
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Visit the Saint-Denis Basilica, the first church in human history built in the Gothic style. It houses the royal necropolis including the funerary monuments and tombs of Clovis, Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, and Francis I.
What to Expect
- Entry tickets for the Saint-Denis Basilica
- Open-dated tickets, valid for 1 year, visit possible any day during opening hours
- First Gothic church in human history
- Royal necropolis: over 70 kings, queens, and notable figures are buried here
- Model for Notre-Dame de Paris, Chartres, Reims and all major French Gothic cathedrals
- Exceptional funerary art
- Impressive stained glass windows
- Majestic Gothic façade with remarkable portal
Practical Information
Metro: Line 13, Saint-Denis Basilica station
Distance: 30 minutes from central Paris
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From central Paris, take Line 13 (light blue) towards Saint-Denis Université and get off at Saint-Denis Basilica station. In 30 minutes, you'll arrive at the Basilica’s square.
Discover the first Gothic church in human history, a true architectural and historical gem. The royal necropolis houses more than 70 kings, queens, and notable figures including Clovis, Francis I, Louis XVI, and Marie-Antoinette. Louis XVI, king beheaded during the French Revolution, has an imposing funerary monument, as does Marie-Antoinette.
You will admire remarkable stained glass windows, both modern and ancient, perfectly harmonized to enhance the interior light. The funerary art is splendid and testifies to royal history. Do not miss the majestic Gothic façade and its remarkable portal, essential highlights of this exceptional basilica.
Environmental Score
This activity scores 10/10 because tickets are digital, with no paper printing needed, reducing waste.
Ticket Delivery
Tickets will be sent automatically after booking, usually within 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
They did it. Here’s what they thought.
"I had no idea so many kings and queens were buried here. It’s like a royal necropolis. Incredible."
– Emma C., United Kingdom
"What a hidden gem! The architecture is amazing and the atmosphere is so peaceful."
– Maxime R., France
"Only 20 minutes from central Paris and we were standing inside the tomb of Clovis. Mind-blowing."
– Anna M., Sweden
"I’ve visited dozens of churches in Europe, but this one is different. It’s literally the origin of Gothic architecture."
– James D., United States
"Peaceful, moving, and shockingly cheap for the experience. Definitely worth the metro ride."
– Léa B., Belgium
"Stunning! I learned so much about French monarchy history."
– Marco L., Italy
"A must for history lovers. And way less crowded than other big monuments."
– Emilie F., Canada
"I can't believe this isn’t more famous. The tombs, the stained glass, the silence—it felt sacred."
– Henrik N., Denmark
