Saint-Denis Basilica guided tour

You will discover the legend of St Denis, the cephalophore saint who carries his head. The visit will enable you to learn more about the development of the Church of Saint-Denis, from abbey to basilica and finally cathedral. Saint-Denis Basilica is known for its Gothic architecture dating from the 12th and 13th centuries.

A visit in Saint-Denis Cathedral is also a journey through the evolution of funeral art. Saint-Denis choir gathers 70 recumbent figures and tombstones of kings, queens and princesses.

Your guided visit will end with the story of the basilica under the French Revolution and its restoration throughout the 19th century.

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The Fabrique de la flèche adds a new dimension to the tour of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis.

Located at the foot of the building, the Fabrique gives you unprecedented access to an exceptional worksite that can be visited: the reconstruction of the north tower and the spire of the basilica, for which the association Suivez la flèche is the project manager.

In this new itinerary, you'll start your visit in the royal necropolis, with its unique collection of 70 recumbent figures of the kings and queens of France, its Gothic architecture and a remarkable programme of stained glass windows, before moving on to the Fabrique de la flèche.

In this new immersive space, designed as a genuine heritage laboratory, you can discover the fascinating world of builders past and present: craftsmen's lodges, workshops, a permanent exhibition, 360° cinema, virtual reality and a children's area await you. When you enter the Spire Factory, you'll be plunged into the heart of one of Europe's largest heritage construction sites!