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  2. Basilica of Saint-Denis - Wikipedia

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    The Basilica of Saint-Denis (French: Basilique royale de Saint-Denis, now formally known as the Basilique-cathédrale de Saint-Denis [1]) is a large former medieval abbey church and present cathedral in the commune of Saint-Denis, a northern suburb of Paris.

  3. Denis of Paris - Wikipedia

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    In time, St Denis came to be regarded as the patron saint of the French people, with St Louis the patron of the monarchy and royal dynasties. [9] Saint Denis or Montjoie! Saint Denis! became the typical war-cry of the French armies. The oriflamme, which became the standard of France, was the banner consecrated upon his tomb.

  4. List of historic churches in Paris - Wikipedia

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    Saint-Roch, Paris: Rue St. Honoré, (1st arrondissement of Paris) Baroque and Classical style parish church (1653–1740) The church was begun by Louis XIV in 1653, but was not finished until 1740. The architecture was directly inspired by the new style of the Church of the Gesù in Rome. The interior offers a succession of three lavish chapels ...

  5. Category:Burials at the Basilica of Saint-Denis - Wikipedia

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    C. Hugh Capet; Carloman II; Constance of Castile; Catherine de' Medici; Charles I of Anjou; Charles the Bald; Charles IV of France; Charles V of France; Charles VI of France

  6. 10 Surprising Facts About Paris, the Olympics 2024 Host City

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    F rance’s famed capital city, Paris, will be home to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games held from July 26 to Aug. 11. It will then host the Paralympic Games from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. Known for its ...

  7. Paris in the Middle Ages - Wikipedia

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    The most important annual procession took place on the Day of Saint Denis; it proceeded from the Châtelet fortress to the Basilica of Saint-Denis and was led by the Bishop of Paris and the clergy of Paris, followed by the members of religious orders and representatives of all the guilds and professions of the city.

  8. Timeline: Notre Dame Cathedral’s 5-year rebuild post-fire - AOL

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    The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen to visitors beginning Dec. 8. ... A replica of the Virgin Mary statue is carried from Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois church to Notre-Dame Cathedral ...

  9. Gothic cathedrals and churches - Wikipedia

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    The Gothic style first appeared in France in the mid-12th century in an Abbey, St Denis Basilica, built by Abbot Suger (1081–1151). The old Basilica was the traditional burial place of Saint Denis, and of the Kings of France, and was also a very popular pilgrimage destination, so much so that pilgrims were sometimes crushed by the crowds.