Cathedral of Saint Denis – the First Gothic Church
Audio tour
Tickets included
1h - 1h 30m
English
500m
The first impression of the tour by Ellen
Ellen: Welcome
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Highlights
View the first truly Gothic church and listen about its stunning features
Learn how the Gothic style revolutionized architecture
Discover the rich history of the Kings of France & their final burial sites
Stroll through the Royal Necropolis and see the Royal tombs
What’s included
Guided tour of the cathedral, the tombs & the crypt
Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app
Detailed route with step-by-step navigation through museum halls
Access to the cathedral
Access to the crypts
What’s not included
Earphones — please bring your own
Description
Discover the unique church that launched the Gothic movement in architecture.
The Cathedral of Saint Denis was not the first church with elements of Gothic architecture, but it was the first to unite all of them in one building and create a new architectural “language.” Saint-Denis is considered to be the...
On the day of your visit, please show your Tiqets' smartphone ticket at the entrance
I am a friendly Franco-American tour guide with a passion for the history, art & architecture of Paris. As Victor Hugo wrote, "a breath of Paris preserves the soul". I share my passion with visitors from around the world through my guided...