Soaring stained glass windows beam a myriad of colored light onto the floor's rich tile mosaics inside Sainte-Chapelle. This house of worship is one of the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period Gothic architecture, and retains one of the most extensive collections of 13th-century stained glass anywhere in the world. Built by the French kings to house the relics of the Crown of Thorns, this "jewel box" structure has two levels and an impressive vaulted ceiling. Use our Paris online travel planner to visit Sainte-Chapelle on your trip to Paris, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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The exterior of this building does not give you any idea of the amazing interior. At first entering you may be underwhelmed as you are seeing some stained glass windows which are lovely but small...
The exterior of this building does not give you any idea of the amazing interior. At first entering you may be underwhelmed as you are seeing some stained glass windows which are lovely but small... more »
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We very much enjoyed our visit to Saint Chapelle. Had Notre Dame not be closed we repair, we might not have gone, but I do think it is worth visiting. One of the most stunning chapels I have seen. I..... more
We very much enjoyed our visit to Saint Chapelle. Had Notre Dame not be closed we repair, we might not have gone, but I do think it is worth visiting. One of the most stunning chapels I have seen. I..... more »
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Must visit place in Paris! It's a glorious beauty beholding the grandeur for centuries! Tickets need to be purchased online. Need to stay in line for a few minutes, after which you pass through security, then a relatively narrow staircase. Once you enter you notice that it's only a single big space but for sure you will be awestruck by it's beauty! The details on each of the stained glasses and the colors used are just amazing! There's also a video display board on the side for more information.Definitely worth a visit! You exit through the souvenir room. There's a toilet facility just outside.
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There are two levels to cover. The lower level is beautiful but subtle and displays artefacts retrieved before the renovation and also houses the souvenir shop. The upper level is more crowded and home to the stained glass windows and statues along with the shroud. The place is beautiful inside. Tickets cost around 11€, but are free for certain groups. It's better to book them online in advance (though you might have to stand in a queue anyway).
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