GREETS invites you on an exclusive journey through time within the Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis. Discover one of the most iconic monuments of Gothic art in France. The experience begins in the year 250, with the construction of the basilica on the tomb of the missionary bishop, Saint Denis, before becoming the final resting place of the Kings of France. During this private visit, your guide will unveil the mythical history of the monument. You will be captivated by the grandeur of the basilica’s organ and the delicate beauty of its stained glass windows. A true Museum of Sculpture, the cathedral reveals Renaissance masterpieces and houses more than 70 medieval recumbent statues and monumental tombs.
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A highly historic jewel, home to royal and noble families. An unmissable Parisian landmark, not to be overlooked.
Your visit begins with a historical introduction to the construction of the Basilica-Cathedral. Your private guide will shed light on the remarkable events that shaped this monument. The very first masterpiece of Gothic art, originally a church of a powerful abbey and a major pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages, the Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis became inseparably linked to the French monarchy as the burial site of kings and queens.
The Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis owes its renown to the royal necropolis it houses. Limestone or marble recumbent statues, Renaissance mausoleums, Bourbon coffins, and cenotaphs… the history of the French monarchy unfolds through more than 70 royal tombs. These numerous sculptures, discovered in the ambulatory after passing through the nave, echo the sovereign France of the past. You will be enchanted by the beauty of its Gothic stained glass and moved by the deeply unique atmosphere that permeates the site.
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GREETS invites you on an exclusive journey through time within the Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis. Discover one of the most iconic monuments of Gothic art in France. The experience begins in the year 250, with the construction of the basilica on the tomb of the missionary bishop, Saint Denis, before becoming the final resting place of the Kings of France. During this private visit, your guide will unveil the mythical history of the monument. You will be captivated by the grandeur of the basilica’s organ and the delicate beauty of its stained glass windows. A true Museum of Sculpture, the cathedral reveals Renaissance masterpieces and houses more than 70 medieval recumbent statues and monumental tombs.
