Practical information
Roberto Alagna © Christophe Fillieule / FSD
HOW TO GET TO THE FESTIVAL ?
- Public transport
Saint-Denis Basilique stop – Centre-ville exit
Gare de Saint-Denis stop (+ 10 minute walk or tram connection)
Gare de Saint-Denis stop (+ 10 minute walk or tram connection)
Saint-Denis Basilique stop
- By bike
50 free and supervised bicycle parking spaces at the entrance to the Jardin Pierre de Montreuil
Vélib’ stations: place du Caquet, rue Franciade, rue Gabriel Péri
- By car
The entire downtown area is pedestrianized, we invite you to use public transportation or bike.
A1 motorway Saint-Denis/Stade de France exit – follow signs to the “centre ville”.
A public car park (exit 24/7) is also available:
Parking Indigo Neo Carrefour-Basilique
Entrance: boulevard de la Commune de Paris
More information: indigoneo.fr/fr
CONCERT DAYS
On the forecourt during the concerts in the Basilica
Festival Bar
Catering in Saint-Denis
O’Grand Breton, Marguerite Charlie, Le Mets du Roy, Chez Riccardo, Le Basilic, La Table Ronde…
Workshops for children during the concerts at the Legion
• May 25 at 5 p.m. for 3-5 year olds
• June 15 & 22 at 5 p.m. for 3-7 year olds
Info & registration: reservations@festival-saint-denis.com or 01 48 13 06 07 (€2)
© Christophe Fillieule / FSD
SAINT-DENIS BASILICA
1, rue de la Légion d’honneur – Saint-Denis
The Basilica of Saint-Denis was the church of a prosperous and powerful abbey during the Middle Ages. It is also the first monumental masterpiece of Gothic art. The royal necropolis shelters the tombs of the Kings of France and possesses exceptional funerary sculpture from the 12th to the 16th centuries (Dagobert, Pepin the Short, Francis I, Catherine de Medici…). Several architects have left their mark on this building. Suger, abbot of Saint-Denis during the 12th century signed its façade and chevet, apparent sign of the new Gothic art emerging at the time. The other parts of the Basilica were built in the time of Saint-Louis, between 1230 and 1280, particularly by the architect Pierre de Montreuil. The Basilica was elevated to the rank of Cathedral in 1966 which designate the seat of the bishop.
Until 1847, the Basilica had a spire that was dismantled after being struck by lightning and several storms. Thanks to the reconstruction project by Suivez la flèche, the Basilica will have its spire back by 2029.
© Christophe Fillieule / FSD
légion d'honneur
5, rue de la Légion d’honneur – Saint-Denis
The Maison d’éducation de la Légion d’honneur in Saint-Denis is an establishment managed by the great chancellery of the Legion of Honour. It is reserved for daughters from recipients of the Legion of Honour, the Military Medal and the National Order of Merit. It was built on the former location of the medieval abbey in the 18th century by Louis XIV’s architect, Robert de Cotte. Napoléon officially opens the Maison d’éducation in 1809. He is satisfied by the results of this project in terms of feminine education after the creation of the first Maison d’éducation in the Château d’Écouen in 1807. The historical buildings and the park are listed as Monument historique since 1927. The Festival’s concert take place at the music pavilion in the middle of the park.
© DR
église saint-denys-de-l'estrée
53bis, boulevard Jules Guesde - Saint-Denis
The church Saint-Denys-de-l’Estrée, told Église Neuve, is a catholic church in boulevard Jules-Guesde in Saint-Denis, in Seine-Saint-Denis. It was built by the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. This church is listed as Monument historique since 23rd July 1981, along with its stained-glass windows. Cult depends on Saint-Denis’ diocese. It is dedicated to Saint-Denis. It is situated in the axis of the basilica of Saint-Denis at the end of the rue de la République, and its construction is contemporary with the restoration work on the Basilica by Viollet-le-Duc.
© Christophe Fillieule / FSD
SAINT-DENIS TOWN HALL
2, place Victor Hugo – Saint-Denis
The Town Hall of Saint-Denis has existed since the 18th century in the heart of the city, right next to the Basilica. Within the Town Hall we find the Wedding Hall, in which the Saint-Denis Festival welcomes its partners and relays from the territory each year. Since 2021, a concert from the Festival program has taken place in this hall.