USEFUL INFORMATION
Roberto Alagna © Christophe Fillieule / FSD
© Christophe Fillieule / FSD
SAINT-DENIS BASILICA
1, rue de la Légion d’honneur – Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis Basilica was a wealthy and powerful abbey in the Middle Ages and the first Gothic landmark. The royal necropolis houses the French Kings’ tombs and outstanding funereal sculptures from the 12th to 16th century (Dagobert, Pépin le Bref, François I, Catherine de’ Medici etc.).
© Christophe Fillieule / FSD
légion d'honneur
5, rue de la Légion d’honneur – Saint-Denis
The former royal abbey was completed during the reign of Louis XV in the 18th century and turned into a Maison d’éducation des filles de la Légion d’honneur girls’ school by Napoleon.
The concerts tend to be held at the bandstand in the grounds.
© 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.
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 cab
G7 cab stand near the Basilica
Assistance on site to ensure departures
The entire downtown area is pedestrianized, we invite you to use public transportation.
- By car