Basilique de Saint-Denis: history and sights
Served by: metro line 13.
Did you know?
Serves the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the first Gothic building in history and the necropolis of the Kings of France for over a thousand years, from the 7th to the 19th century.
Anecdote
Almost every King of France, from Dagobert to Louis XVIII, is buried in the Basilica of Saint-Denis.
Audio guide
An audio guide for this station is available in the MétroScope app.
Around Basilique de Saint-Denis
- Basilique de Saint-Denis, 140 m away — The first Gothic building in history, the necropolis of the Kings of France for over a thousand years.
- Stade de France, 1200 m away — France's national stadium, opened in 1998, where the French team won its first football World Cup.
- Marché de Saint-Denis, 300 m away — One of the largest markets in the Île-de-France region, known for its lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere.