A quick ride on the metro north of Paris proper. This is where most of nobility was buried. This was a beautiful cathedral stained glass wise. It was worth the trip for the day. There was very little tourist pressure which after the larger sites of Paris was welcome. There is much history here and well worth the short trip.

This beautiful, historical cathedral is not in a great area. Don't linger after leaving the church! Things have not gone well for this area since the monarchy was abolished! I went by myself and was told by every person I came into contact with to be cautious, and these were the locals.

It may be beautiful, it may be the resting place of monarchs but it is sad to see our Lord in an abandoned baptismal chapel. This church was built for his glory and today he is carelessly taken care of in this majestic sanctuary. France need to recover its love and faith to Our Lord and Our Lady in many beautiful churchs it has all over the country. I pray for France🙏🏼 It hurts to see that they charge for a visit to the tombs but the attendants do not even know where Our Lord awaits us, without cost, in the tabernacle at the entrance of the church to the left. A small baptismal chapel. Our Lord awaits us!

The necropolis for all but four monarchs of France since the 10th century. Most notable are the Sun King Louis XIV (builder of the Versailles Palace), Henry II and his queen Catherine de’Medici, and of course the infamous Louis XVI and his queen Marie Antoinette. With all the monarchs buried here, the proprietors/overseers of this burial monument needs a better job of identifying who’s who in what’s what grave🫤🫤🫤. Some signs are missing, others are misleading. I can’t even find Louis XIV (Louis le Grand)!!! — Hence the 4🌟 rating) It’s a typical gothic architecture for the Middle Ages. But it’s not a stand out for the design in its day. There’s the usual stained glass windows with all kings of depictions, including Royal images, but it’s purpose was to illuminate the massive interior. Like any medieval cathedral, it serves its intended purpose for the display of piety of monarchs who claimed divine rights of kings(?!*#). It’s known for its crypt for the Bourbon Dynasty and archeological digs of stone coffins and other burial artifacts. For the modern visitor, this is a place to cool down from the Parisian sun, which can blistering especially in the summer.

located in a suburb of Paris, the Basilica of Saint-Denis is one of the most amazing sites of Gothic architecture and French royal history. It is believed to be the oldest example of Gothic style architecture, built between 1140 and 1144. has been visited by travelers, pilgrims and tourists alike since the 5th century. The owner of the place is St. Denis), the first bishop of Paris. Although old, St. Denis was martyred, placed on a bed under which fire was made, and then thrown to animals, which did not touch him. In the end, it was decided to cut off his head in Paris, in the Montmartre area ("Hill of the Martyrs"). After his head was cut off, Denis would get up, take his head in his hands and walk about 6 km from the place of beheading to the north of Paris, where he would lay his head in the hands of a woman. . The "miracle" produced conversions, and a church was built there. later, over several centuries, the building grows and becomes what we see today. From the 13th century, the basilica became the necropolis of all the kings of France. it is a place not to be missed when visiting Paris

One of the most amazing and hidden treasures in the Paris area. I shouldn’t say hidden but it is definitely not a primary tourist spot. The basilica is amazing and has so many artifacts from the history of France. I had no idea so many kings and members of the royal family are buried here. The church portion is free but I highly recommend you pay the entrance fee. It is also included in the museum pass. It is also very cold in the church, much colder even than outside it seemed. I also recommend you wear a nice jacket when you visit.

Wow! Walking inside it's very impressive - stained glass, limestone columns and folks doing mass and real ceremonies. But doing the tour for 9,50€ was just fabulous! Delving into the tombs of old French kings & queens was both an adventure and a very real and humanizing experience. It wasn't too busy on my visit (mid-morning) and there was plenty of space to get great photos, clear of other people. I'll be raving about this one for years and so will you too!! There's a ramp at the entry for full wheeled access, an audio-trail, lots of pamphlets and other info available

Amazing Basilica to visit with so much history. An easy and fun spot to visit outside of Paris. The tombs of the French royalty were incredibly beautiful and interesting to see.

Close to the end of the Ligne 13 metro, this famous historical monument of France is easy to get to also by Train H and RER D (10min from Gare du Nord) and then a further 16min walk. Most of the tombs and sculptures are in the church with a few in the crypt below. There is minimal labels and only in French. Would suggest pre-researching or getting the audio guide (in English or french). It’s not easy to see some of the tombs but most are closely accessible. Parents be advised to keep kids on a short leash to avoid touching (attendants are monitoring). Stained glass windows are beautiful. Worth bringing some binoculars. No explanations available about the windows.

Incredible stain glass windows! The quality, colors, and condition of these windows is amazing! This cathedral is in a bit of an out of the way neighborhood where tourists are not likely to come across it easily, but it is certainly worth the trek. P.S. Very interesting wall-stabilization project in progress. Massive braces on the exterior of the building.

One of the first Gothic style choirs to be built inside this medieval church . The side naves are not visible from the front and it appears small from the facade. The newly established exhibit can be seen for a small fee along with English language hearing guides. This church has extreme and simple importance as many kings, queens, and family members from the 10th-up to the 19th century, are interred at this church: Take a moment to reflect on that! And spend some time to learn a lot of history. On a sunny day the stain glass reflects as if from heaven.

The amazing Saint-Denis Cathedral is well worth the suburban detour when visiting France’s capital city. The cathedral is an architectural icon as the first significant abbey church in gothic style. It has an important historical and religious role as the resting place of most of the French kings since the seventh century. Visiting the tombs is quite the experience. We had a duo-ticket to also visit the Panthéon on the other side of the river.

Absolutely stunning. The light coming through the colored windows make such a magical atmosphere there. There are some entry fees for different types of tours, but the basic part of the church is free of charge.

The basilica is gorgeous as outside as well as inside. Visited crypt of french kings and queens in the middle of august. There was not a lot people and only one group of tourist. (Thursday) Ticket price is adequate for visit. This is really amazing place of history. So lot of detalis and stories on the tombs of departed nobles. The basilica offers two history lessons - architecture and monarchy of France.

There is a long queue for entry. Better not to bring large bags with you as security May not let you get in.

Leon V the last Armenian king of Kilikia died in Paris on November 29, 1393. His remains were laid to rest in the Couvent des Célestins, the second most important burial site for royalty after Saint-Denis, located near what is now the Place de la Bastille in Paris.

Very nice cathedral where all the kings and queens and other famous people of France have found their rest. It is nice to see the beautiful carved stones covering the coffins. A lot of royalties here. So this must be a stop for anyone visiting Paris.

Beautiful Cathedral, unside are the tombs of the members of the Royal families. It was interesting to wander around and find so many historical known names. Don't miss this place.

The basilica stands on the site of a Gallo roman cementery with the tomb of Saint Denis, first Bishop of Paris. In the 12th century, Suger, the abbot of Saint Denis turn this abby into a masterpiece and first example of early gothic architecture . It became the preferred necropolis of the French monarchs, 42 kings, 32 queens and more have been buried there. Catherine de Medicis, Henry II,Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI among many others.

It is one of the greatest cathedrals in the Paris area. Its gorgeous stained glass and the graves of the french monarchy make you feel the history around you. This place has the capability to resize the proportion of human beings. It definitely worth a visit and it is easy to reach from downtown with the Paris Métro Line 13.

An important cathedral housing most of the Kings and Queens of France (plus Franks). You need a ticket to visit most of the cathedral.

Love history? This place is highly recommended. Just the area around the metro is a bit rough so try not to go there to early or too late

The church itself was beautiful and of course…historic. The area surrounding the church was a very real side of Paris.

Must visit, one of the most underrated monuments in Paris. Ideally, must take a guided tour. Their guides are truly the best in Paris.

It is one of the great historical place in Paris. Inside the church contains with many kings and queens of France such Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette and Catherine de Medici. And it’s stunning with stained glasses.

Beautiful cathedral. Fortunately, there are fewer tourists here than in the city center.

If you have read Ken Follett this church is a must. The colourful windows simply outstanding

If you have a little bit time in Paris, this church is a MUST! Besides the fact, that it is the first purely gothic church in architectural history, you will experience a church built as if gravity didn't exist and wonderful light shining through the partially original stained windows. The church is also home of the tombs of the French kings, dating back to king Dagobert and Pippin of the 6th century A.D. and others like e.g. Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette which you will find in the interesting crypt. Furthermore it was the place of coronation of the French queens.

The cathedral itself was less inspiring than I expected, but the staff at the crypt were extremely pleasant & helpful. Word of warning, if you take the Metro to Basilique Saint-Denis get there, the signage directing visitors to the cathedral is incredibly poor. It's immediately to the left as you look at the place coming out of the Metro.

The structure is just amazing, i didn’t expect it to be that much good. The gothic look just suits perfectly

Bel hiver fériés, It was nice festival place. Loved being going there several times.

Gorgeous! A must-see for any history lover, easily accessible from Paris (M13).

You can visit the main floor at no cost, but visiting the tombs and crypt of the kings costs a little but totally worth seeing the royal final resting places. This is the french equivalent of Westminster Abbey.

These windows are in every art history book I have ever read. Magnificent! The sunny was shining and tossing those colors around the church. The history of French architecture, engineering, art and political history is all here. GO!

Great tour, but be prepared: it is long

A great short trip from central Paris, and well woth a couple of hours of anyone's time.

Interesting church with it's rich history. It was really nice to hear great English language at the tickets counter

Great building with a lot of history. Great sculptures and a really nice opportunity to learn about the history of France. I totally recommend it, after the visit you can go to the marche de Saint Denis which is located just a few meters away.

Interesting and contains Royal remains

A truly stunning cathedral that features a rich history and the tombs of countless historical figures. I highly recommend visiting this masterpiece.