- 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.
- 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.
- La Renovation 2008 – 2015. Already one of the most dazzling churches in Paris, La Sainte Chapelle was made even better during an extensive restoration.
- Location: Boulevard du Palais, 8. On the Île de la Cité. Timings: Sainte Chapelle is closed on 1st January, 25th December, and 1st May.
- 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.
- In particular, the windows at Sainte Chapelle depict over a thousand images relating to the Old Testament and the Passion of Christ.
- 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.
- Sainte-Chapelle was founded by the ultra-devout King Louis IX of France, who constructed it as a chapel for the royal palace and to house precious relics.