Saint-Denis Basilica

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La dernière demeure des rois et reines de France. Construite sur la tombe de saint Denis, évêque missionnaire mort vers 250, l’abbaye royale de Saint-Denis accueille dès la mort du roi Dagobert en 639 et jusqu’au XIXe siècle, les sépultures de 43 rois, 32 reines et 10 serviteurs de la monarchie. En 1966, la basilique est élevée au rang de cathédrale.

Practical information

Place
1, Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
93200 Saint Denis
+33148098354

Route planner

Accessibility info

Website
http://saint-denis.monuments-nationaux.fr/

Current and upcoming events

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Contes et Histoires 2025: festive shows and workshops at the Basilica of Saint-Denis

This year, during the Christmas holidays, children and their parents are invited to discover the Basilica of Saint-Denis during the Tales and Stories event, from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
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Fabrique de la Flèche: immersive cinema, workshops, and a tour of the construction site at the Basilica of Saint-Denis

By 2029, the Basilica of Saint-Denis will have regained its spire on the north tower, which disappeared centuries ago. But while waiting for the work to be completed, you can visit the site and discover the expertise required for this restoration, starting October 17, 2025, with stone cutting, a forge workshop, and sound and light shows!
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Saint-Denis Basilica, the necropolis of the Kings of France in Saint-Denis (93), discover its history

How about (re)discovering the Basilique Saint-Denis? Classified as a historical monument, this religious edifice in Saint-Denis (93) is home to the necropolis of the Kings of France, and is a must-see for history buffs and those curious about the region's heritage. We tell you all about it!

Past events

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This Christmas market in Seine-Saint-Denis will delight you with its ice rink and rides. The program

The Saint-Denis Christmas Market returns in 2025 with Bel Hiver, on the Basilica square, from December 12 to 21, 2025. Around a hundred artisans and designers take over the heart of the city in Seine-Saint-Denis.
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Christmas lights 2025 in Saint-Denis (93): gospel music & hot chocolate

The Christmas season kicks off on November 28, 2025, in Saint-Denis (93). This will mark the start of the holiday lights in this city in Seine-Saint-Denis, with a gospel choir and free hot chocolate and mulled wine.
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Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2025: meet the knights of the Basilica of Saint-Denis

Would you like to visit the Basilique Saint-Denis with your family? The monument opens its doors to visitors of all ages for the new Monument Jeu d'Enfant event, on October 18 and 19, 2025.
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3 original anecdotes about the tombs of the kings and queens of France at the Basilique-Saint-Denis

Between original or touching anecdotes and French history, Noémie Nunes, in charge of communications at CMN, reveals the treasures of the Basilique Saint-Denis, whose spire is about to be reborn thanks to an extraordinary worksite.
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Reconstruction of the spire at Saint-Denis Basilica: our interview with a stonemason

On the occasion of the reconstruction of the spire of the Basilique Saint-Denis and the opening of the Fabrique de la Flèche, where visitors can tour the construction site, we met stonemason Albanne Cadennes to discuss this fascinating skill.
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Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Basilique Saint-Denis (93): the program

The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 (Heritage Days 2025) invite you to visit the Basilica-Cathedral of Saint-Denis on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, to discover the necropolis of the kings of France.
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Demonstration: Exceptional closure of the Basilica of Saint-Denis (93) this Thursday, September 18

The Basilica of Saint-Denis (93) is exceptionally closed this Thursday, September 18, 2025, due to the strike in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
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Fête de Saint-Denis 2025: street shows, roller party and free workshops at the Basilica (93)

The Fête de Saint-Denis returns on September 12 and 13, 2025 for a weekend of celebrations and free entertainment in the streets of the city, including shows, roller parties and workshops at the Basilica!