A royal visit
43 kings, 32 queens, monumental tombs, a centuries-old crypt, stunning stained-glass windows… and even a saint who is said to have walked through Paris with his head under his arm. The Basilica of Saint-Denis is one of the most important monuments in French history.
And to really appreciate such a rich site, it’s best to be in good company! Our guides will take you on a journey through the little-known stories, the great figures and the details you’d probably have missed otherwise. Why are these recumbent statues here? What stories do they tell? How did this basilica become the cradle of Gothic architecture? We’ll tell you everything, complete with the perfect anecdotes and answers to questions you hadn’t even thought to ask.
The Basilica doesn’t just dwell on the past; it continues to write its majestic history with the reconstruction of its spire. An extraordinary project that we invite you to discover! Watch the stonemasons and blacksmiths at work, chat with the craftsmen and discover the skills that are enabling this iconic monument to be rebuilt today. Here, history isn’t just behind us: it’s being made right now.








