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Take a guided tour of Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica, then learn about stone carving!

Dates and times

July 29 to October 28
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Tickets

Adults: €18
Partnership rate (Pass Grand Paris Nord, Passion Monuments, Friends of the Louvre...): €15
Children (under 18 and in social fields): €10
Public
Ages 6 and up
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Presentation

Enjoy a unique experience with two highlights:

A lecture tour of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis (1h):
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis is a key monument in European history, and a place of remembrance for monarchical France. As the founder of the Gothic movement, discover its architectural specificities and the history of France in images, illustrated by over seventy sculpted tombs from the ^12th to ^16th centuries, set in a colorful setting of light!

An introductory stone carving workshop (1h30):
Carve your own sculpture and take it home with you!

Dates and times

Basilica tour: 2 pm, 3:30 pm
Stone carving workshop: 3 pm, 4:30 pm

Dates

July 29th
September 9th
September 23rd
October 7th
October 14th
October 15th
october 28

Practical information

The tools needed to create the sculpture will be provided on site.
Please bring dust-proof clothing and a bag to carry your work.

The reassembly project

In 1847, the facade of Saint-Denis cathedral basilica was stripped of its north bell tower and spire. Viollet-le-Duc had them dismantled after violent storms had weakened them.

These two elements will now be reassembled! The project is led by the association Suivez la flèche, in collaboration with the Centre des monuments nationaux.

Want to find out more about the history of the Basilica of Saint-Denis? Visit the Discover section!

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