Opening and guided tour of the medieval garden

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Discover the hidden garden of saint-denis cathedral basilica!

    • The garden is open

    Every Sunday from 17 May to 13 September inclusive, from 1.30pm to 6pm (except 21 and 28 June).

    Public holidays: Monday 25 May, Tuesday 14 July and Saturday 15 August, from 1.30pm to 6pm.

    • Guided tour in French

    Every day the garden is open at 4pm.

  • Free admission to the garden and the guided tour once you have paid the admission fee (on site or online).

  • General public

  • This event may be cancelled due to weather conditions, so please call 01 48 09 83 54 for further information.

  • approx. 1 hour

  • Buy your ticket

Presentation

Usually only visible from its surroundings, the medieval garden of Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica is exceptionally open to the public on Sundays and public holidays during the summer months.

Guided tours in French will also be offered: accompanied by your guide, you will wander through this intimate area, located below the monument, offering an exceptional view of the exterior of the Gothic chevet.

During this unique discovery, let yourself be guided through this hidden haven of greenery, designed according to the principles of medieval gardens. You'll wander among medicinal plants, symbolic flowers and rare essences, accompanied by your guide, who will reveal the uses, symbols and secrets of this exceptional garden.

In pictures

Vue depuis le jardin médiéval de la basilique cathédrale Saint-Denis

© Centre des monuments nationaux

Le jardin d’inspiration médiévale de la basilique cathédrale Saint-Denis

© Centre des monuments nationaux

Vue depuis le jardin médiéval de la basilique cathédrale Saint-Denis

© Centre des monuments nationaux

Statue de Pierre de Montreuil dans le jardin médiéval de la basilique cathédrale Saint-Denis

© Centre des monuments nationaux