Sainte-Chapelle
religious_site · Paris
- Address
- 10 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris
- Prices
- Full price: €22.00
- Under 26, EU residents: Free
Admission from the official site; other categories and combined tickets exist.
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About
Royal Gothic chapel inside the medieval Palais de la Cité on the Île de la Cité, known for its walls of stained glass. Counted among the highest achievements of Rayonnant Gothic architecture.
History
Construction began sometime after 1238 and the chapel was consecrated on 26 April 1248. The Palais de la Cité was the residence of the kings of France until the 14th century.
Good to know
- Buy a timed ticket in advance to avoid the queue.
- Visit on a bright day, when the stained glass of the upper chapel is at its best.
Nearby
Notre-Dame de Paris
landmark · 450 m
Medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, the cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Paris, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
Latin Quarter
neighborhood · 580 m
Student district on the Left Bank around the Sorbonne, with lively streets, bookshops and cafés.
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Île Saint-Louis
neighborhood · 960 m
Eleven-hectare island in the Seine, in the 4th arrondissement. Linked to both banks by four bridges and to the Île de la Cité by the Pont Saint-Louis. Calm streets with bistros and bakeries.
Panthéon
landmark · 1.0 km
Neoclassical monument in the Latin Quarter that holds the tombs of eminent figures of French history.
Luxembourg Gardens
park · 1.2 km
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