Heart of the Dauphin
The mummified heart of Louis XVII, the lost dauphin of the French Revolution.

📜 The mummified heart of Louis XVII, the lost dauphin of the French Revolution, is kept as a relic in a crystal jar.
🔍 Located in the crypt of the Bourbons within the Basilica of Saint-Denis, just north of Paris, a historic burial place for French monarchy.

Why Go

❤️ Witness a unique and visceral piece of French history.
👑 Explore the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the traditional burial site of French kings and queens.
🔬 See the heart definitively proven to be Louis XVII's through DNA testing with Marie Antoinette's hair.

Tips

🗺️ The Basilica of Saint-Denis is slightly off the main Paris tourist route but is well worth the visit.

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