Practical information

Find here all the practical information to prepare your visit of the Basilique cathédrale Saint-Denis.

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Opening hours

April to September
Monday to Saturday: 10am - 6:15pm (last access at 5:45pm)
Sunday: 12pm - 6:15pm (last access at 5:45pm)

October to March
Monday to Saturday: 10am - 5:15pm (last access at 4:45pm)
Sunday: 12pm - 5:15pm (last access at 4:45pm)

Closed during religious services and on January1, May1 and December 25.

Exceptional closures

The royal necropolis (i.e. the ‘museum’ section and its collection of royal funerary sculptures) is part of a church used for religious purposes, and is therefore subject to regular exceptional closures.

  • Friday 9 May: open from 10am to 2pm (last admission 1.30pm) then 3pm to 6.15pm (last admission 5.45pm)
  • Friday 23 May: open from 10am to 4pm (last admission 3.30pm)
  • Thursday 29 May: open from 12.30pm to 6.15pm (last admission 5.45pm)

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis is hosting a major immersive show, La Nuit des Reines, a unique opportunity to discover the monument and its history! On the days of the show, the royal necropolis will be closed early but will remain accessible to visitors as part of the show. For more information and to book your tickets, please visit the dedicated page: La Nuit des Reines

  • Saturday 26 April: open from 10am to 3.15pm (last admission 2.45pm)
  • Sunday 27 April: open from 12 noon to 3.15pm (last admission 2.45pm)
  • Saturday 3 May: opening from 10am to 3.15pm (last admission 2.45pm)
  • Sunday 4 May: open from 12.30pm to 3.15pm (last admission 2.45pm)
  • Thursday 8 May: open from 10am to 3.15pm (last admission 2.45pm)
  • Saturday 10 May: open from 10am to 4.30pm (last admission 4pm)
  • Sunday 11 May: open from 12 noon to 3.15pm (last admission 2.45pm)
  • Saturday 17 May: open from 10am to 3.15pm (last admission 2.45pm)
  • Sunday 18 May: open from 12 noon to 3.15pm (last admission 2.45pm)

Rates

The rates below apply from 1 January 2024.

Individual price

11 €

Combined ticket for the Basilica of Saint-Denis and the Pantheon

Benefit from a preferential rate for the visit of the two monuments of the Centre des monuments nationaux network (3 days delay between the two visits).

19 €

To be used at the checkout

  • Pass Navigo Culture, on presentation of a Navigo Pass (excluding Easy and Découverte)
  • Pass Grand Paris Nord, on presentation of the current year's Pass Grand Paris Nord
  • Paris Visit, on presentation of a valid Paris Visit ticket
  • Cezam, on presentation of a valid physical or digital Cezam card
  • SNCF - TGV Inoui, on presentation of a ticket less than 5 days old
  • SNCF - Intercités, on presentation of a ticket less than 5 days old
  • Festival de Saint-Denis, on presentation of a paying ticket for a concert of the current year
  • Kiosque jeunes, on presentation of the dedicated voucher.
9,50 €
  • SNCF - Grand Voyageur, on presentation of membership card
8 €

Free of charge

  • Under 18 years old
  • 18-25 years old (European Union nationals and regular non-European residents in France on presentation of proof of identity)
  • Disabled people and their carers
  • Jobseekers who are EU or EEA nationals (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old) 
  • Recipients of minimum social benefits
  • National Education staff with a valid Education Pass
  • Students at French architecture schools
  • On presentation of a valid Paris Museum Pass (PMP). 
  • On presentation of a ticket generated via Paris PassLib'
  • Free admission on Heritage Day weekends and on the first Sunday of each month from November to March.
 

  • Visitors eligible for free admission

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Would you like to visit the Basilica of Saint-Denis in a group? Go to the dedicated area to find out the rates.

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Payment method

  • cash
  • credit cards
  • check
  • culture check
  • vacation voucher (ANCV)
  • Lire check (only in store)

Access and transport

Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis

1, rue de la Légion d'Honneur
93200 Saint-Denis
How to get there

By transport

Metro line 13, Basilique de Saint-Denis station (no elevator), 100 meters from the monument.
RERD, Saint-Denis stop, then Tramway T1 (5 minutes) or 15 minutes on foot.
RERB (then Bus 153 or 253)

By car

9 km from the center of Paris: access via Porte de La Chapelle, then A1, exit Saint-Denis - center ville. At Porte de Paris, Saint-Denis, follow the green sign "Saint-Denis Centre" on the right. Then go to the Indigo Parking named "Basilique", located 100 meters from the monument. The city center of Saint-Denis is pedestrian.

By bike

From Porte de la Villette, along the Saint-Denis canal (20 minutes). 
There is no bicycle garage near the basilica.

Services and conditions of visit

  • Cabin baggage allowed: maximum 40x20x20 cm
  • No lockers or cloakrooms on site
  • Guide and assistance dogs permitted
  • Toilets and baby-changing facilities
  • Food not permitted
  • Authorisation required for professional photography
  • Speaking is subject to authorisation and reserved for qualified persons in accordance with the provisions of the Tourism Code.

Read the rules of the visit

In a handicap situation

Discover the services and conditions for disabled visitors.

Consult the dedicated page

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