OK, so they’re dead but, according to the brochure available on site, 42 kings, 32 queens, and 63 princes and princesses were buried here. The heart of Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI’s son, Louis XVII, is also on display in a glass case in crypt downstairs. The dichotomy between this profoundly historic site and the suburban immigrant community surrounding it may... More

Amazing cathedral but sadly neglected. I expected splendor of Notre de Dame de Paris no less, considering how extremely important from historical point of view this place is but was disappointed in that regard. The cathedral IS beautiful, just in need of renovation, however there are some renovating works going on there thank god. I'm amazed it's not advertised more... More

It is probably because this building is in the working-class suburb of St. Denis that so few tourists get to see it, even though it is easily reached by line 13 of the metro. That is a great shame, as it is the world's first large gothic church, and its soaring perpendicular arches make it a far more impressive and... More

Take the metro and go and visit this church. Ii is the first gothic basilica; big and beautiful. A part of the church contains the grave monuments of many french kings and their relatives. Very interesting!

What a surprise to find such an important and impressive cathedral in such an unlikely place - a not very affluent suburb actually just outside of the Paris boundary. This is the burial place of a great number of the French kings and queens and also of a lot of other noteworthy people.Ornate outside in a big largely empty plaza... More

This basilica is more beautiful than Notre-Dame. And virtually empty. Gothic architecture originated here. Full of tomb sculptures across 10 centuries. Take the #13 train (Basilique St Denis) to get here. Stained glass is a delight at noon-time.

Metro line 13 (next to last stop on the line) is right outside the Basilique, go through the turnstiles and just keep to your left, it will rise above you in about 50 steps! I don't understand why more visitors don't visit this amazingly historic site. The entire aristocracy of france from 500 AD to Louis the 18th is there.... More

This is quite easy to get to - just on the outskirts of Paris but at the end of a metro line so easily accessible. Audio guides in various languages are available. Custodians are around who are only too happy to answer questions (not sure what their English is like though!). The tombs of Kings and Queens of France are... More

Saint-Denis is the Cathedral that everyone should visit in Paris but many won't because of the location. A copy of the oriflamme is on display. The chapels and the church are astounding. The monuments that thankfully endured the Revolution are amazing. The Bourbon crypt is well done and the heart of Louis XVII is contained in a tasteful monument to... More