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Seine-Saint-Denis, France
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Saint-Denis is a suburb (banlieue) just north of Paris.
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This impressive Gothic church served as a burial place for the French monarchy - from Dagobert I (ruled 629-39) to Louis XVIII (ruled 1814-24) (it includes Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette). The guided tours provide an impressive overview of French history (available in English, call ahead for tour hours).
Examples of naturalism, Orientalism, Japonism, Art Nouveau, items produced for the universal expositions, Art Deco, etc., and documents a wide range of techniques including electroplating, enameling, and so forth. It also contains displays on the history of silver production, table settings, and table manners.
To get to Saint-Denis, take the Métro 13 (light blue) and head north: the terminal is St. Denis Université, but get off one stop before at Basilique de Saint-Denis. No additional fare is required.
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