BASILICA CATHEDRAL OF ST. DENIS
2024
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This basilica, an emblem of Gothic architecture, is known as the final resting place of the kings and queens of France
Over the centuries, the basilica was built around the tomb of Saint Denis, martyred around 250 A.D. Different architectural styles were used from the5th to the 13th century. In addition to its Carolingian crypt, the basilica, an emblem of Gothic architecture, is best known as the final resting place of the kings of France, with its collection of tombs and stained glass windows. The ones you'll see are copies, the originals having been removed due to their fragility.
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Open all year round. Closed on January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11, December 25 and during certain religious services. Low season: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5:15pm; Sunday, 12pm to 5:15pm. High season: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6:15pm; Sunday, 12pm to 6:15pm. Access 30 minutes before closing time. Please note that exceptional opening times may apply throughout the year, depending on the calendar. Free admission for children under 18. Adults: €11. Audioguide: €3. Guided tour.
Members' reviews on BASILICA CATHEDRAL OF ST. DENIS
I had a chance to visit this beautiful Basilica Cathedral which riches with the historical knowledge about French monarchy.
The basilica itself the Catholic Church which build in 18th century during gothic style that era, Great sculptures with details of the massive dome, mozaic glasses of the windows.
It’s a really nice opportunity to learn about the history of France monarchy during the French Revolution war in 18th century which if you visit the museum underneath you are also can see the tombstones of the kings and the monarchy people since the 1st history of France, like Louis XVI and even Marie Antoinette, that after she was executed during that era.
Just reading the caption and hearing the audio guide makes me goosebumps to imagine the real stories.
After that I suggest you to also pay a visit Musée d’art et d’histoire Paul Eluard which is also has a big part of history especially in Saint Denis district which is located just a few meters away.
I visited just yesterday during the Easter Day and after heavy rain so I’m quite lucky it’s not really crowded with people.
유투브에 가는 길이 엄청 무섭다하여 긴장했습니다만, 부활절 오후여서인지 평온했고, 방문객이 많아서 외롭지 않았습니다.
파리지하철이 익숙해지니(두번타보면...) 구글지도 보며 오는 길도 어렵지 않았구요. 메트로나와서 왼쪽으로 돌면 시청사나오고, 바로 생드니성당이 보입니다.
이 곳 올 때는 아니었지만,
파리지하철 소매치기 시도는 당해보았네요. 여1 남2 젊은 일행들이 지하철 내리는 문열리기 직전 한명이 제 바지쪽 더듬거려서 본능적으로 큰소리로 고함지름 'What are you doing?'
한 녀석이 떨어트린 이어폰 찾았다고 헛소리하며 내리더군요.
그후 지하철 탈 때마다 더 긴장 ㅠ
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