La Basilique Saint-Denis Review

An easy metro ride from the heart of Paris, Basilique Saint-Denis is one of the most important churches in and around the city. For anyone who likes history or has an appreciation for French royalty, this is your place. Its crypt houses some infamous French nobility. But be warned, this is not an area where you should linger at night.

This gorgeous basilica is Notre Dame-worthy but hardly touristed and primarily serves the local community. Church services draw high attendance.

Just north of Paris, the Basilica of Saint-Denis is a former abbey and the original burial ground of the French monarchy. The church is the first major example of Gothic architecture

The Basilica is located in the village of St Denis, reachable by Paris metro because of the university there. The church is considered the birthplace of Gothic architecture. We did a tour with Context Travel which was very educational about architecture and French history.

The Basilica of Saint Denis is located in Saint Denis, a northern suburb of Paris.It's notable for its Gothic architecture and for being the burial site of French monarchs.