The burial church of the kings and queens of France, rebuilt under Abbot Suger in the 12th century in the new Gothic style. The royal necropolis holds their tombs, and the 'Fabrique de la flèche' workshop shows the rebuilding of its spire.
- Address
- 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 93200 Saint-Denis
- Hours
- Oct-Mar Mon-Sat 10:00-16:45, Sun 12:00-16:45; Apr-Sep Mon-Sat 10:00-17:45, Sun 12:00-17:45; closed during services, 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Royal necropolis and spire workshop EUR 17; combined ticket with the Panthéon EUR 26; free under 18 and EU 18-25s (saint-denis-basilique.fr, 2026)
- Price level
- €€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Check exceptional closures: in October 2026 access is cut on several Fridays and Saturdays and all day on Sun 18 Oct.
- Not part of the first-Sunday free scheme; free with the Paris Museum Pass.
- A combined ticket with the Panthéon is valid with up to three days between visits.