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Founded in the 5th century over the tomb of Saint-Denis, the famous martyr who, according to legend, carried his head in his hands, the little church acquired its architectural fame thanks to the bold vision of Abbot Suger, adviser to Kings Louis VI and Louis VII. In the 12th century, it was rebuilt in a new style. This building revolutionised architecture by introducing ribbed vaults and omnipresent light, becoming one of the first Gothic masterpieces. At 108 metres long and 29 metres high, its luminous transept features two 12-metre rose windows inspired by those in Notre-Dame de Paris.
