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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.
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. Built in less than 7 years, a record time, the Sainte-Chapelle was conceived as a ...
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.
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.
Sep 26, 2023 · If you think the only church you need to visit on Paris’ Île de la Cité is Notre-Dame, you’re wrong! Sainte-Chapelle is a 13th-century royal chapel with a magical interior of golden Gothic arches and 1,113 stained glass windows, plus a storied history you won’t soon forget.
Oct 21, 2022 · My guide to Sainte Chapelle in Paris tells you everything you need to know before visiting this amazing church, from buying tickets to the best time of day to visit. I cover all the practicalities of a visit to Sainte Chapelle, while giving you a detailed guide to what to see there.
In the heart of the Paris, hidden behind thick stone walls on the Ile de la Cité, sits one of the most beautiful churches in all of France. No, it is not the world-famous Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral. Rather this stunner is known as Sainte Chapelle. (That means “Holy Chapel” in plain old English.)
