- The history of the Sainte-Chapelle over the centuries. In 1358, the future Charles V witnessed the assassination of the advisers of his father, John II the Good.
- To help you make up your mind about whether you should visit the Sainte-Chapelle, and to help you plan your visit, you’ll find in this Sainte-Chapelle guide
- The Sainte-Chapelle is the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stained-glass windows.
- 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.
- Once inside Sainte-Chapelle, first take a look around the lower chapel which was originally used by the servants while the Royal court used the upper chapel.
- 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.
- 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.
- It’s not every day you can say you’ve visited a religious site that has been called one of the most beautiful places on Earth. But Saint Chapelle is just such a place.
- A visit to the Sainte Chapelle is definitely a must! This timeless monument exudes a magical atmosphere that everyone should experience.
- The Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) is a gothic style church built between 1242 and 1248 to house the relics of the Passion of Christ, made up of the Crown of...