Dagobert

Tomb of Dagobert, King of the Franks 629–639. The first king buried here, and is considered the abbey’s founder, back when it was an abbey.

The carvings tell a story of the King being almost carried off to hell by some demons, but then being saved by some saints including Saint-Denis.

   14 May 2022
   Paris
   ILCE-7M3
   1/50s    f/2.8   46mm   ISO 1250
Tomb of Dagobert