Women's Rights Day 2024: queens and princesses at the Basilique Saint-Denis

All too often, history focuses solely on the male figures who left their mark on the French nation. But women, too, have added their stone to the edifice and deserve to be considered for their actions. On International Women's Rights Day, March 8, it's time to shine the spotlight on all those female role models who paved the way in their time. The Basilica of Saint-Denis is taking part in this highlight with a visit on March 10, 2024, starting at 2:30pm, to discover the royal women who have their final resting place here.

Saint-Denis Basilica, the necropolis of the Kings of France, Saint-Denis (93)
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. [Read more]

(Re)discover the queens of France, their roles in the kingdom and their actions outside their status as"wife of". Princesses, whether they became queens or not, were educated with the aim of conceiving heirs to the throne, but also became guardians of the kingdom and guarantors of its maintenance, in the absence of their husbands, who were away at war or occupied with other duties. They may also reign as regents, waiting for their children to reach the required age, and thus rule the country, like Catherine de Médicis.

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Did you know that Marie-Antoinette 's tomb is in the Basilique Saint-Denis? A perfect historical tour for all those who want to know more about these women of power in the Middle Ages.

International Women's Rights Day at Paris 2024: events around March 8
International Women's Rights Day takes place every year on March 8. Here's what to expect in Paris on this day of awareness-raising for equality between women and men. [Read more]