Basilica of Saint Denis Cathedral
Lthe final resting place of the kings and queens of France. Built on the tomb of Saint Denis, a missionary bishop who died around 250, the royal abbey of Saint-Denis, from the death of King Dagobert in 639 until the 19th century, housed the graves of 43 kings, 32 queens and 10 servants of the monarchy. In 1966, the basilica was elevated to the rank of cathedral.
Website
saint-denis-basilique.fr
Social networks
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Address
1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
93200 Saint-Denis
Resources online
History of the monument
Virtual tour « Dream of a basilica! »
The basilica is ours!
Marie-Antoinette at the Basilica of Saint-Denis
Video tour
Press area
Teaching Resources
Teachers' area
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