Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis

Gothic masterpiece,Founded in the 5th century on the site of the tomb of Saint-Denis, the famous martyr who, according to legend, carried his head in his hands, the little church gained architectural renown thanks to the bold vision of Abbé Suger, advisor to kings Louis VI and Louis VII.In the 12th century, he undertook its reconstruction in a new style. The building revolutionized architecture by introducing ribbed vaults and omnipresent light, becoming one of the first Gothic masterpieces.With its 108-metre length and 29-metre high vaults, its dazzling transept is enhanced by two 12-metre diameter roses, modelled on those of Notre-Dame de Paris.Basilica of Saint-Denis, the final resting place of the kings and queens of France.Basilica of Saint-Denis, the final resting place of the kings and queens of FranceThe Basilica of Saint-Denis is a jewel of Gothic art and the final resting place of the kings and queens of France. With more than 70 medieval recumbent statues and monumental Renaissance tombs, the basilica houses the largest collection of funerary sculptures from the 12th to the 16th centuries.