Book Basilica Cathedral of Saint Denis Ticket

Walk through France’s royal burial site inside the first Gothic masterpiece.

• Everything you get: Explore the Basilica of Saint-Denis with a multilingual leaflet as you wander through its soaring Gothic nave, historic chapels, and the Royal Necropolis—the resting place of French kings and queens. You’ll see centuries of royal tombs, sculpted effigies, and the architecture that marked the dawn of Gothic art.
• Why choose this: A rare chance to stand inside France’s royal burial site and experience the birthplace of Gothic architecture, all at your own pace with clear guidance.
• Upgrades: Add access to La Fabrique de la Flèche to see how the basilica’s lost north spire is being rebuilt through artisan workshops, VR activities, and a 360° film—an immersive look at history in the making.

Inclusions

• Access to the Basilica of Saint-Denis
• Entry to the Royal Necropolis
• Entry to Fabrique de la Flèche (as per option selected)
• Free leaflet in 12 languages

Exclusions

• Transfers

What to bring

• Carry a valid ID if you’re eligible for free admission under age or residency criteria.
• Dress warmly from October to April, as the basilica interior can feel cold.

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage isn’t permitted inside the basilica.
• Only guide dogs for visually impaired visitors are allowed; all other pets are restricted.

Accessibility

• There are nine steps to reach the royal necropolis, 15 steps to the crypt, and 15 steps to the upper choir.

Additional information

• Free entry applies to visitors under 18, EU residents aged 18–25, disabled guests with companions, jobseekers with recent certification, education pass holders, and architecture students.
• The basilica occasionally limits access for funerals or special masses, as it remains an active church.
• From 1 October, the entire visitor route (Fabrique de la Flèche and the royal necropolis) is open from Monday to Sunday.
• A multilingual leaflet is provided in 12 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Czech, and Dutch.

• These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 4 April, 2028.
• These tickets are valid until 4 April, 2028.

Tour two iconic French sites with a single ticket

Combo deals

• Plan a cost-saving visit to two iconic French landmarks–Basilica of Saint-Denis and Stade de France, located 3.5 kms from each other.

Basilica of Saint-Denis

• Visit the final resting place of French royalty, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and admire its stunning Gothic architecture.
• Refer to a multilingual leaflet (12 languages) to enjoy an educational tour of the church.

Stade de France

• Get an exclusive guided tour with behind-the-scenes access to the players' locker rooks and a walk through the players' entry tunnel.
• Also, your ticket includes a visit to the Stade de France museum, to learn about its history and construction.

Inclusions

Basilica of Saint-Denis

• Entry to Basilica of Saint-Denis
• Free leaflet in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Czech and Dutch
• Tour group of 30 or less

Stade de France

• 1.5-hour guided tour of Stade de France
• Expert French or English-speaking guide
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the Stade de France
• Access to Stade de France Museum

Basilica of Saint-Denis

• Please note that there is free admission during the following days: European Heritage Days on the third weekend of Sep, and every first Sunday of the month from Nov to Mar.
• Entry is free for anyone under the age of 18 years, and for European Union nationals or non-EU residents in France aged between 18 and 25 years (an ID is necessary).
• Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult, jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old), holders of a valid education pass, and architecture students.
• The leaflet is available in 12 languages including French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Czech and Dutch.
• Note that the Basilica is both a museum and a church. For this reason, very occasionally, due to funerals or exceptional masses, the tour may be canceled or postponed
• From October to April, it can get chilly inside the monument and so we advise visitors to dress warmly
• Number of Steps: Nine steps to enter the royal necropolis, 15 steps to enter the crypt, and 15 steps to enter the upper choir
• No dogs are allowed except for guide dogs for visually-impaired visitors
• Luggage is not allowed

Stade de France

• Tip: Arrive 30 minutes early to avoid the rush and to make the most of your experience.
• Because of events held in the stadium, the tour is subject to change according to security requirements in force on the day of your visit.
• For security reasons, your bag will be searched before you enter the stadium.
• Wearing a mask is recommended.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.