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Sainte-Chapelle

Name: Sainte-Chapelle
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Step into Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic gem on Île de la Cité. Climb to the upper chapel and stand beneath 1,113 stained-glass windows and the Rose Window of the Apocalypse as colored light fills the soaring space.

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Reasons to go

Commissioned by King Louis IX (Saint Louis) to house relics including the Crown of Thorns
The upper chapel's stained glass depicts over a thousand biblical scenes across its towering windows
A Rayonnant Gothic Rose Window of the Apocalypse anchors the light-filled upper chapel

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Full description

Built for Saint Louis, Sainte-Chapelle is a UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Rayonnant Gothic architecture within the Palais de la Cité. Its upper chapel is lined with towering stained-glass windows depicting biblical scenes, illuminating the space in color.

The Rose Window of the Apocalypse adds further detail to this soaring, light-filled interior. Tickets cost €22, with free entry for visitors under 26.

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Address

10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France · Île de la Cité

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

40 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book tickets online in advance to skip the ticket line, which can run 1-1.5 hours
arrive right at opening for the emptiest chapel and best light through the stained glass.

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Reviews

The stained glass windows in the chapel are one of the most awe-inspiring human creations I have ever seen. Such artistry and craft. The towering walls create a reverent atmosphere. Even the crowds of tourist feel the need to remain hushed in respect. A must-see for any sightseer or fan of architecture. Make sure to…

Joseph Bender

1/5

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