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St. Denis

Newest Review: ... is worth a visit for the vastness of the inside, the architecture and the overall beauty. A couple of things to look out for include: the tomb of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette - very poignant; the heart (yes literally, in a small glass tomb) of Louis XVII (he died during the Revolution when he was about 10 - very strange to look at); some of the cadaver tombs, which show the naked bodies of those they represent, as well as them fully clothed. VERDICT: It may seem like a bit of a hassle to go out to St. Denis but if you have enough time it is well worth the visit!... more

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St. Denis: Magical for all who love history (482 words)
by - written on 15/03/06 (Very useful, 87 readings)
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St. Denis is amazing, especially if you have ever had an interest in French history, or even history in general. I went there a little while back and the first 20 minutes of my holiday video were of the inside of this place. HISTORY: St. Denis himself was the first bishop of Paris. He became closely linked with the monarchy. The Abbey was founded here in the 7th century, over the place where the saint was buried. The Abbey we see today was built between 1137 and 1281 and was begun by Abbot Suger. The church is well known as a royal burial church. The first king to be buried there was Clovis I in 511. Between the 10th century and the 19th ... Read the complete review