Basilica of Saint-Denis
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Saint-Denis is home to the royal necropolis of the Basilica of Saint-Denis and was also the location of the associated abbey. It is also home to France's national football and rugby stadium, the Stade de France, built for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Saint-Denis is a formerly industrial suburb currently changing its economic base.
- 23–46 m (75–151 ft)
- Seine-Saint-Denis
Seine-Saint-Denis (French pronunciation: [sɛn sɛ̃ d(ə)ni]) is a department of France located in the Grand Paris metropolis in the Île-de-France region. In French, it is often referred to colloquially as quatre-vingt treize or neuf trois ("ninety-three" or "nine three"), after its official administrative number, 93.
Saint-Denis, city, a northern suburb of Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis département, Île-de-France région, north-central France. The city lies on the right bank of the Seine River . Until the mid-19th century, when industries developed there, it was only a small township centred on its famous abbey church , which had been the burial place of the ...
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- Victoria. 188 contributions. The first Gothic cathedral. This basilica has the distinction of being both the first Gothic cathedral and the necropolis of the Kings and Queens of France.
- Heather M. United Kingdom 9 contributions. Rugby World Cup, 2023. Absolutely fantastic atmosphere brilliant stadium first time seeing it and would definitely go back.
- Denise S. Silverton, OR2 contributions. Excellent ! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Amazing little museum tucked away near the basilica . So glad we went . The museum is in a beautiful old convent and has a peaceful enclosed garden with benches and a well.
- Annemarie S. Chersoniso, Iraklion, Greece 28 contributions. Nice. Although we expected more place to eat, we bought croissants and took place behind the place to order coffee.
Feb 9, 2024 · Saint-Denis Paris, a city famous for its Basilica and Stade de France. Places to go / Paris / What to see in Paris Saint Denis. Published: 9 February 2024, 14:51, Updated: 24 September 2021, 02:37. © Getty Images/isogood — Basiliek in Saint-Denis. The History of France and of Sport In Saint-Denis.
Saint-Denis est une ville de la proche banlieue nord de Paris, dont elle est limitrophe, chef-lieu d'un arrondissement du département de la Seine-Saint-Denis (93) depuis 1993 . Saint-Denis se trouve dans la Plaine de France.
Stade de France. 1,257. Arenas & Stadiums. Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Saint-Denis. 19. Art Museums, History Museums. Marché Saint-Denis. 30. Farmers Markets. Parc de la Légion d'Honneur. 56. Parks. Office de Tourisme de Plaine Commune Grand Paris. 24. Visitor Centers.
