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Basilique royale de Saint-Denis

Sunday Church Series - Les petits chiens

Known as recumbent effigies or statues, dogs were placed at the feet of women and lions at the feet of men.

Basilique royale de Saint-Denis

Sunday Church Series - Basilique Cathèdrale de Saint Denis

This beautiful medieval abbey church, built in the Gothic style is often called the today "royal necropolis of France", as it was the burial place for the kings and their families for centuries. Located in the northern suburb of Saint Denis, it is a Metro ride and the stop if near the church. I highly recommend if you have the time in your stay in Paris for a short side trip.

1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur

93200 Saint Denis, FR

Sunday Church Series - Royauté

While in Paris, if you're wanting to pay your respects to France's kings and their families, then you must visit Basilique royale de Saint-Denis. Often called the necropolis of French royalty, it houses the remains of all but three of the monarchs of France from the 10th Century until 1789. Of special interest, the cadaver tombs , two of which are shown above.