- Sainte-Chapelle is a palatine chapel built in 1241-1248 at the request of King Saint-Louis. It is an emblematic building of the radiant Gothic.
- The structure isn’t a cathedral, and it’s not even really considered to be a church, it’s a chapel! In fact, Sainte-Chapelle translated to English means Holy Chapel.
- The church, which has two levels, was consecrated on April 26th, 1248, so it is assumed that Sainte Chapelle was finished at this time.
- La Renovation 2008 – 2015. Already one of the most dazzling churches in Paris, La Sainte Chapelle was made even better during an extensive restoration.
- Take a look inside one of Christianity's most important sites, Saint Chapelle in Paris. Over 800 years of history is yours to explore in this iconic location.
- You can get a ticket to just Sainte Chapelle, a discounted combo ticket for both attractions, or tickets plus a guided tour to both attractions.
- The Sainte-Chapelle is the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stained-glass windows.
- If you think of stained glass as the medieval counterpart to a movie, one church--Sainte Chapelle in Paris--qualifies as the IMAX of the Middle Ages.
- Located on the île-de-la-Cité, just minutes from Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle is one of France's most visited monuments.
- The Sainte-Chapelle is the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stained-glass windows.