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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, 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.
- Iain Zaczek
- Precious vestige of the royal palace of the Cité. Precious vestige of the royal palace of the City The Sainte-Chapelle was built in the middle of the 13th century by Louis IX, future Saint Louis, to house the most prestigious relic of the Passion of Christ: the Crown of Thorns and a fragment of the True Cross.
- Saint Louis, a key figure in the Sainte-Chapelle. Key historical figure, Louis IX, known as "the Prudhomme" and more commonly called Saint Louis was a Capetian king of France born on 25th April 1214 in Poissy and died on 25th August 1270 in Carthage, near Tunis.
- THE IMPORTANCE OF POSSESSING THE RELICS OF THE PASSION OF CHRIST. In medieval times, Christian fervor attributed great value to relics, whose possession conferred considerable prestige.
- THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOLY CHAPEL, AN ARCHITECTURAL FEAT. The building was also conceived as a palatine chapel, located in the heart of the residence of the Capetian kings on the Ile de la Cité.
page d'accueil de la sainte-chapelle de Paris. Notre programme d'abonnement Passion monuments. Châteaux, abbayes, villas, sites archéologiques, grottes préhistoriques…
Visitors who are entitled to free access, or who have a Passion Monument/Paris Musée card, must nevertheless reserve a time slot free of charge on the online ticketing service. Closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25. Due to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the Sainte-Chapelle will be exceptionally closed on July 26th.
Oct 21, 2022 · David Angel. 2022-10-21. Paris, France. This is my guide to La Sainte Chapelle Paris, one of the most beautiful churches in Europe and one of probably 5 or 6 of the greatest Gothic churches ever built. This 13th century royal chapel, built to house relics from the crucifixion of Jesus, is astonishing, and deserves top billing along with Notre ...
Built in spectacular High Gothic style by French King Louis "The Pious" IX to house his collection of sacred Crucifixion relics including Jesus's Crown of Thorns, Sainte Chapelle was completed in 1248 on Île de la Cité, one of the two small Seine River islands in the heart of Paris. A gorgeous rose window was added a century later.
