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The Sainte-Chapelle (French: [sɛ̃t ʃapɛl]; English: Holy Chapel) is a royal chapel in the Gothic style, within the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century, on the Île de la Cité in the River Seine in Paris, France.
Sainte-Chapelle. See all the schedules. Price : 13€. Free admission for under 26-year-old residents of the EU Reserve your ticket. UNESCO. Let yourself be dazzled by the 1113 stained glass windows of this jewel of the radiant gothic style. Read the history of the monument.
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Built in less than 7 years, a record time, the Sainte-Chapelle was conceived as a piece of goldsmith's art, whose walls of light exalt the Capetian monarchy and the kingdom of France. Damaged during the Revolution, the former palatine chapel became a laboratory for the restoration of historical monuments in the 19th century.
Sainte-Chapelle, royal chapel in the Gothic Rayonnant style in the Ile de la Cite in Paris, France. Though it is smaller than the great cathedrals of northern France, its jewel-like perfection makes it one of the finest examples of the style.
The 13th century Sainte-Chapelle is one of the most extraordinary sights in Paris and a remarkable achievement of gothic architecture with almost all the upper chapel walls replaced by stained glass windows.
Sep 26, 2023 · The Sainte-Chapelle or Holy Chapel is a Gothic-style treasure box of exquisite stained glass, sculpture, and paintings. Built for Louis IX as a royal chapel around A.D. 1238, it’s located on the premises of the Palais de la Cité where French kings ruled for centuries.
