Basilica Cathedral of Saint Denis in Saint-Denis

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It is one of the great historical place in Paris. Inside the church contains with many kings and queens of France such Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette and Catherine de Medici. And it’s stunning with stained glasses.

Was looking forward to the place where French royals rested but I was disappointed. Monuments are there but they feel hazaphardly put there without rhyme or reason. Audioguide is only good if you want a seemingly endless list of names and numbers. There are no anecdotes on the monarchs.

I am so glad we got the tickets to visit the crypt of the royal families.

Leon V the last Armenian king of Kilikia died in Paris on November 29, 1393. His remains were laid to rest in the Couvent des Célestins, the second most important burial site for royalty after Saint-Denis, located near what is now the Place de la Bastille in Paris.

So much history and so well explained. It was amazing to tour the cathedral, light a candle for my grandfather, and even visit the royal crypt.

Absolutely fabulous. An under-experienced landmark in Paris. Well worth the 30 min metro ride

Beautiful cathedral. Fortunately, there are fewer tourists here than in the city center.

Go visit to see many royal tombs and then leave the area very very quickly.

Very interesting, especially if you understand French and can take the guided tour.

So much history here! Many of the kings such as Francois I, Louis XIV, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were originally buried here. Dates back to the 4th Century with some remains of the original building in the crypt area. Some beautiful windows still intact. Slightly tricky neighborhood as far as safety is concerned.

The basilica stands on the site of a Gallo roman cementery with the tomb of Saint Denis, first Bishop of Paris.In the 12th century, Suger, the abbot of Saint Denis turn this abby into a masterpiece and first example of early gothic architecture .It became the preferred necropolis of the French monarchs, 42 kings, 32 queens and more have been buried there. Catherine de Medicis, Henry II,Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI among many others.

Resting place of many Kings and Queens of France, good value if you get the combined ticket with the Pantheon. Very interesting basilica and not crowded.

This is where many kings and queens of France where buried before the French Revolution destroyed everything. The basilica is interesting, although you have to pay to see the tombs, but avoid the surrounding areas.

located in a suburb of Paris, the Basilica of Saint-Denis is one of the most amazing sites of Gothic architecture and French royal history. It is believed to be the oldest example of Gothic style architecture, built between 1140 and 1144. has been visited by travelers, pilgrims and tourists alike since the 5th century. The owner of the place is St. Denis), the first bishop of Paris. Although old, St. Denis was martyred, placed on a bed under which fire was made, and then thrown to animals, which did not touch him. In the end, it was decided to cut off his head in Paris, in the Montmartre area ("Hill of the Martyrs"). After his head was cut off, Denis would get up, take his head in his hands and walk about 6 km from the place of beheading to the north of Paris, where he would lay his head in the hands of a woman. . The "miracle" produced conversions, and a church was built there. later, over several centuries, the building grows and becomes what we see today. From the 13th century, the basilica became the necropolis of all the kings of France. it is a place not to be missed when visiting Paris

If you have a little bit time in Paris, this church is a MUST! Besides the fact, that it is the first purely gothic church in architectural history, you will experience a church built as if gravity didnt exist and wonderful light shining through the partially original stained windows.The church is also home of the tombs of the French kings, dating back to king Dagobert and Pippin of the 6th century A.D. and others like e.g. Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette which you will find in the interesting crypt. Furthermore it was the place of coronation of the French queens.

Close to the end of the Ligne 13 metro, this famous historical monument of France is easy to get to also by Train H and RER D (10min from Gare du Nordand then a further 16min walk.Most of the tombs and sculptures are in the church with a few in the crypt below. There is minimal labels and only in French. Would suggest pre-researching or getting the audio guide (in English or french).It’s not easy to see some of the tombs but most are closely accessible. Parents be advised to keep kids on a short leash to avoid touching (attendants are monitoring).Stained glass windows are beautiful. Worth bringing some binoculars. No explanations available about the windows.

This is the best cathedral weve seen in Paris. Absolutely beautiful, and the best part was the lack of huge crowds.

A wonderful example of early cathedral building. Very high and light because of the beautiful clerestory windows.Keeper of the dead Kings and Queens of France.

Absolutely gorgeous cathedral and a cheap price to see the crypts.

It may be beautiful, it may be the resting place of monarchs but it is sad to see our Lord in an abandoned baptismal chapel. This church was built for his glory and today he is carelessly taken care of in this majestic sanctuary. France need to recover its love and faith to Our Lord and Our Lady in many beautiful churchs it has all over the country. I pray for France🙏🏼It hurts to see that they charge for a visit to the tombs but the attendants do not even know where Our Lord awaits us, without cost, in the tabernacle at the entrance of the church to the left. A small baptismal chapel.Our Lord awaits us!

Very interesting place, we took an audioguide and spend two hours visiting the church, discovering the history of French monarchy. Small tip: it is cold in the church, take some warm clothes 😉

Interesting place with a large number of tombs of the french Royal family from Dagobert in the 600s right through to Louis the XVIII. A lot of the memorials were carved from death masks, so its the placevto come if you wantvto know what Marie Antionette looked like. Most information is in French, though you can get an audioguide. The basilica itself is also impressively large.

This beautiful, historical cathedral is not in a great area. Dont linger after leaving the church! Things have not gone well for this area since the monarchy was abolished! I went by myself and was told by every person I came into contact with to be cautious, and these were the locals.

If you have read Ken Follett this church is a must.The colourful windows simply outstanding

Gorgeous! A must-see for any history lover, easily accessible from Paris (M13).

The cathedral itself was less inspiring than I expected, but the staff at the crypt were extremely pleasant & helpful. Word of warning, if you take the Metro to Basilique Saint-Denis get there, the signage directing visitors to the cathedral is incredibly poor. Its immediately to the left as you look at the place coming out of the Metro.

Bel hiver fériés, It was nice festival place. Loved being going there several times.

The structure is just amazing, i didn’t expect it to be that much good.The gothic look just suits perfectly

Amazing Basilica to visit with so much history. An easy and fun spot to visit outside of Paris. The tombs of the French royalty were incredibly beautiful and interesting to see.

These windows are in every art history book I have ever read. Magnificent! The sunny was shining and tossing those colors around the church. The history of French architecture, engineering, art and political history is all here. GO!

Great building with a lot of history. Great sculptures and a really nice opportunity to learn about the history of France. I totally recommend it, after the visit you can go to the marche de Saint Denis which is located just a few meters away.

A truly stunning cathedral that features a rich history and the tombs of countless historical figures. I highly recommend visiting this masterpiece.

A quick ride on the metro north of Paris proper. This is where most of nobility was buried. This was a beautiful cathedral stained glass wise. It was worth the trip for the day. There was very little tourist pressure which after the larger sites of Paris was welcome. There is much history here and well worth the short trip.

Gorgeous church with wonderful crypts. Just make sure you arrive at least two hours before closing (they will deny you entranceand be safe in the neighborhood (witnessed violence in the Square, loads of street harassers). But the beauty and serenity inside was an excellent trade off.

One of the most amazing and hidden treasures in the Paris area. I shouldn’t say hidden but it is definitely not a primary tourist spot. The basilica is amazing and has so many artifacts from the history of France. I had no idea so many kings and members of the royal family are buried here.The church portion is free but I highly recommend you pay the entrance fee. It is also included in the museum pass. It is also very cold in the church, much colder even than outside it seemed. I also recommend you wear a nice jacket when you visit.

You have to go to amaze yourself with this historic jewelry and at the same time think about life, and the events surrounding this amazing place. After the French Revolution people went to this place emptied every coffin made one pile with them and burned the whole thing . They robbed their jewelry and everything of value before. After that some of them were executed by guillotine.

What a cool place to visit! Full of history and a beautiful basilica. A bit of a ways outside the city. Area surrounding the basilica is more residential/ for locals.

Recommended by a friend living in Paris who said this is a must see. I was sceptical as Ive seen a lot of churches in 3 months in Europe. I was wrong. Beautiful basilica and known as the coronation home for Queens and the burial place for Kings and royal family. The Crypts are interesting and bring together many of the names and families of history. Beautiful stained glass and Gothic architecture. Easy to reach from Paris center via Metro.

Old and beautiful, especially the Rose Window. You have to pay around 10€ to see the area behind the alter, crypt, etc. You can see quite a bit for free, though.

Unexpected grandeur. Amazing stain glass. The tombs and statuary were marvelous.

Theyve tried to maintain all the historical glory of this cathedral and merely walking into its doors takes you centuries back into history

Though some worry about the neighborhood, we had no troubles and the cathedral is beautiful and contains tombs of numerous kings. I was surprised at how awesome it was.

It worth taking the worst subway line in Paris, line 13, always crowded and with a lot of delays, to see the beautiful church full of history. And dont miss the crypt.

An impressive cathedral with a great exhibit and crypt to visit.

A hidden gem. This is the resting place of the kings of France as well as Marie Antoinette. Although a little way out from the sites in the centre of Paris, it is well worth a visit, the Metro takes you to within 2 minutes walk to the Basilica. The stained glass windows reflect the most beautiful coloured light, giving a sense of peace and restfulness. It has a rightful place amongst the other great cathedrals of Paris.

If you cant speak French, you should know the history of France before coming here. It is not well guided in other languages. You can find Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette.

Breathtaking basilica where a lot of the kings and queens are buried. If you are interested in French Royal history I highly recommend you take up on the knowledgeable tour guide. Inside the Basilica are gorgeous statues that represent the kings and queens who are huried there. Unfortunately, history has it that during the revolution, most coffins were opened and the kings and queens were robbed of there gold and clothings. Their bodies wrre all disposed in a common holw which many years later were put inside the Saint-Denis. But there is so much more to this magnificent, historical Cathedral. You wont regret it.

Necropolis of the French Kings. Gorgeous Gothic Cathedral. Easy to reach by Metro. Worth the trip into history.

One of the unsung places most of the millions of tourists to Paris never visit. Burial place of most of Frances kings and Queens and easily accessible on the Metro 13 line. Reminds you of all your vague memories of French history - Marie Antoinette, Catherine de Medici, countless Louis etc. amongst beautiful stained glass and statuary. Well worth the visit