Tombs in Saint-Denis, Royal necropolis in Saint-Denis, France
The burial site contains forty-two kings, thirty-two queens, sixty-three princes, and princesses within the walls of the Gothic basilica cathedral.
From Dagobert I to Louis XVIII, the necropolis became the final resting place for French monarchs between the 7th and 19th centuries.
The tombs and recumbent figures present an evolution of French funerary art through sculptures, representing royalty in ceremonial dress or death state.
Visitors can explore seventy monumental tombs and effigies across different sections of the basilica, including the royal vault and side chapels.
During the French Revolution in 1793, the royal remains were removed from their tombs, with Louis XVIII later organizing their return to the basilica.
GPS coordinates: 48.93550,2.35978
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
Basilica of Saint-Denis
8 m
Abbey of Saint-Denis
12 m
Tomb of Louis XII and Anne of Brittany
13 m
Théâtre Gérard-Philipe
767 m
Parc de la Légion d'Honneur
400 m
Marché de Saint-Denis
306 m
Musée d'art et d'histoire de Saint-Denis
441 m
Orgue de tribune de la basilique Saint-Denis
8 m
Église Saint-Denis-de-l'Estrée
791 m
Town hall of Saint-Denis
125 m
Couvent des Ursulines, Saint-Denis
468 m
Square Pierre-de-Geyter
723 m
Maison des Arbalétriers
327 m
Église des Trois-Patrons
70 m
Saint-Cucuphas chapel of Basilique Saint-Denis
13 m
Passerelle Thiers
851 m
Quai du Port
810 m
Galerie Rosalie
387 m
Ancienne piscine municipale de Saint-Denis
420 m
Quai du Canal
873 m
Esplanade de la Rosace
244 m
Chapelle des Carmélites de Saint-Denis
413 m
Écluse de Saint-Denis
886 m
Résidence Georges-Politzer
690 m
Résidence la Tournelle-Saint-Louis
843 m
Esplanade Marcel Paul
786 m
Maison des Masques
315 m
15 rue des Ursulines
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