Up to an hour

Sainte-Chapelle

Visit Sainte-Chapelle to see the world's largest collection of original stained glass windows and marvel at the 13th-century Gothic architecture

Normal price: up to
€11.50
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Paris Museum Pass
Family-friendly
Indoors


What you'll do

A gem of Gothic architecture, Sainte Chapelle is known as one of the most important centres of Christianity in the world. Built over just seven years - an impressive feat - considering the breathtaking architecture - the Sainte Chapelle was intended to house precious Christian relics, including the incredible Christ's Crown of Thorns, acquired by Saint Louis. As a royal sanctuary of sacred relics, this made the already powerful French monarch of the time the ‘head of Western Christianity’. The stunning stained glass is arranged across 15 windows, each 15 meters high, the stained glass panes depict 1,113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments recounting the history of the Christian world. Built during the second half of the 13th century by Louis IX, Saint Chapelle is a place of extraordinary religious symbolism. The roof appears to be supported by stained glass, so that this magical space feels like the inside of a jewel. Sainte Chapelle remains an unmistakable wonder of France and the medieval world.

Highlights

The stained glass windows

The stained glass windows of Sainte Chapelle are among the finest in the world. The chapel is home to 15 windows, each measuring 15 meters high, which depict 1,113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments.


What's included

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    Step inside the famous chapel and be wowed by sumptuous, gothic architecture and stained glass.

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    This attraction requires a Paris Museum Pass


Reservations

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Booking required

Please visit the Sainte Chapelle website to book your slot:



How to get there

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Operating hours

Daily: 9AM - 7PM

Late night opening
Open until 9.30PM on Wednesday evenings from mid-May to mid-September.

These times are subject to change. For current opening hours, you can also check the attraction website.

 

Closings & holidays

Closed from 18th to 26th July

Find out more

For more information, visit the Sainte Chapelle website.

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