Cathedral basilica of saint denis

France's Favourite Monument 2025: which 14 sites are in the running?

Wondering which will be the French people's favorite monument of 2025? The "Monument préféré des Français" competition is back, with 14 exceptional heritage sites up for grabs. Presented by Stéphane Bern on France 3, this not-to-be-missed event will reveal its winner during the European Heritage Days in September 2025.

La Nuit des Reines, the immersive historical show returns to the Basilica of Saint-Denis

From April 25 to May 18, the Basilique de Saint-Denis, a historic monument famous for being the tomb of the Kings and Queens of France, hosts the Nuit des Reines, an immersive show to (re)discover the history of those who have left their mark on the Basilica over the centuries.

Crescendo, the monumental installation at Saint-Denis Basilica

Discover "Crescendo", a majestic installation by Stephen Dean, presented by the Centre des monuments nationaux, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis until September 29, 2024.

Debout les Reines: the photo exhibition on the gates of Saint-Denis Basilica

The Basilique Saint-Denis is spotlighting the heroines of the Maison des Femmes, in a photo exhibition presented from September 15 to December 31, 2023 on the monument's gates.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2023: visit the medieval garden of the Basilica of Saint-Denis (93)

As is tradition every first weekend of June, the Garden Encounters are making a comeback from June 2 to 4, 2023. This year’s program features a wide array of activities, including guided walks, tours, workshops, and immersive experiences set within the most beautiful gardens of Paris and Île-de-France.

Saint Denis Festival 2018: “David Bowie – Blackstar” at the Basilica of Saint Denis

Anna Calvi, Jeanne Added, Anja Plaschg and Laetitia Sadier… On Wednesday June 20, 2018, these four talented singers will be at the Basilica of Saint Denis on the occasion of the music evening “David Bowie – Blackstar” an exclusive tribute to be discovered as part of the new edition of the Saint Denis Festival.