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The Relics of Sainte-Chapelle are relics of Jesus Christ acquired by the French monarchy in the Middle Ages and now conserved by the Archdiocese of Paris. They were originally housed at Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, France and are now in the cathedral treasury of Notre-Dame de Paris.
Coordinates: 48°51′19″N 2°20′42″E. 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.
- France
- Catholic Church
- 1862
- 10, boulevard du Palais, 1st arrondissement
Sainte-Chapelle is located 10, boulevard du Palais 75001 Paris in Ile de la Cité. Locate Sainte-Chapelle on Paris map. Entrance fee: 13 euros. Hours: from January 2 to March 31, open every day 9am to 5pm. From April 1 to September 30, open every day 9am to 7pm. From October 1 to December 31, open every day 9am to 5pm.
Address: 10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France. Find on Map. Sainte Chapelle is situated in the heart of Paris, on the Île de la Cité, an island in the middle of the Seine River. The location is super-convenient, being close to many other famous landmarks.
The relics were cleared away during the Revolution as well; the Crown of Thorns is now in Notre-Dame de Paris. A painstaking restoration of the stained-glass windows was begun in 2008 and completed in 2015.
- Iain Zaczek
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There were 22 holy relics kept in Sainte Chapelle. King Louis IX acquired many relics over the years and placed them within Sainte Chapelle. The most outstanding relics were kept in the large reliquary which sits enthroned in the apse of the Upper chapel.
The Bay of Relics tells the story of the discovery of the True Cross and the Holy Crown by Saint Helena and their arrival in the Sainte-Chapelle. A medallion in the bay of relics shows us, if there were any doubt, the piety of the king. Louis IX is represented, accompanied by his brother, Robert d'Artois, barefoot, carrying on his shoulders a ...
