Visiting the Basilica

Self-guided tours of the Basilica of Saint-Denis

The Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis can be visited freely, at your own pace and as you wish. A visitor's guide distributed at the entrance, available in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, or Japanese, outlines the history of the monument and provides a map of the main monuments. Numerous information panels are located throughout the tour route.
A reception area offers visitors a permanent exhibition on the history of the abbey, including a large-scale model of the abbey complex and the town of Saint-Denis around 1600.

The part dedicated to worship is accessible free of charge. There is an admission charge for visiting the royal necropolis, the choir, and the crypt.

Opening hours for the royal necropolis of the Basilica of Saint-Denis can be found in the practical information section.

Ticket Saint-Denis Basilica

Saint Denis Tour

Self-guided tour

Visit Saint-Denis Basilica with an audio guide

Visits to the Basilica of Saint-Denis can be made with the help of an audio guide in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian. This device allows for an original, à la carte visit lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, at an additional cost. Available at the ticket office.

Group visits Basilica

Activities for groups or individuals

Seine-Saint Denis Tourisme offers full-day or half-day packages especially for groups. Please visit the page dedicated to group visits to the Basilica of Saint-Denis. Guided tours of the Basilica of Saint-Denis are available for individuals.

For further information:
Seine-Saint-Denis Tourisme
Group Reception Service
140 avenue Jean Lolive
93695 PANTIN Cedex
Tel: +33 (0)1 49 15 98 98
Email: groupes@tourisme93.com
uk.tourisme93.com/groupexploration-paris.html

The Saint-Denis Agence attractivité POP office proposes several tour options that include other attractions (Stade de France, Musée d’art et d’histoire), as well as accommodation and entertainment.

Information on rates and conditions: Tel: +33 (0)1 55 87 08 70
Plaine Commune tourism - Agence POP
1 rue de la République
93200 Saint-Denis
www.pop-plainecommune.com/en/

You can visit the Basilica during a 360° tour.

Historical tours in France