In the mid 3rd century AD, a Christian called Denis was persecuted and beheaded by the Romans in Montmartre ; according to a legend, Denis picked up his head…
Saint Denis became a popular saint and during the 7th century the French kings decided to be buried in the church. The regalia was also kept in the church,…
Abbot Suger only built the nave and the apse in th 12th century, keeping the nave from the previous church. The nave was replaced with a much larger and higher…
Saint Denis holding his head.
Main portal on the west facade.
Carved wooden door.
Carved wooden door: detail.
The 13th century nave.
The 13th century nave and the 12th century apse.
Transept rose.
Transept rose.
Stalls ordered by the archbishop of Rouen; they introduce the Renaissance art in the gothic building. Made in the early 16th century, mainly in oak wood.
Stalls ordered by the archbishop of Rouen; they introduce the Renaissance art in the gothic building. Made in the early 16th century, mainly in oak wood.
Stalls ordered by the archbishop of Rouen; they introduce the Renaissance art in the gothic building. Made in the early 16th century, mainly in oak wood.
