

Young history buffs explore the birthplace of Gothic architecture through royal tales and dazzling stained glass, then try their hand at medieval artistry: grinding pigments, coloring their own king or queen, and applying real gold leaf to create a shimmering illumination to take home.
Royal necropolis tour
Gothic architecture origins
Hands-on illumination workshop
Gold leaf art experience
Tips
🧣dress warm, it gets chilly inside
✨kids apply real gold leaf to their artwork
👑see where 43 kings and 32 queens are buried
Visite enfants dans la Basilique de Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis


Young history buffs explore the birthplace of Gothic architecture through royal tales and dazzling stained glass, then try their hand at medieval artistry: grinding pigments, coloring their own king or queen, and applying real gold leaf to create a shimmering illumination to take home.
Royal necropolis tour
Gothic architecture origins
Hands-on illumination workshop
Gold leaf art experience
Tips
🧣dress warm, it gets chilly inside
✨kids apply real gold leaf to their artwork
👑see where 43 kings and 32 queens are buried
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