Sainte-Chapelle

travel  wonder in Paris, France

Why
Sainte-Chapelle
is special

Sainte-Chapelle has the world's most spectacular display of stained glass windows.

Tips & insights on

Sainte-Chapelle

King Louis IX built Sainte-Chapelle (means "Holy Chapel" in French) to hold what he considered to be Christ's Crown of Thorns and a fragment of his cross.

The holy relics are no longer in residence, but the nearly 800-year-old stained glass windows are. In certain threatening times, they were removed and stored safely.

There are two chapels, one superimposed over the other. The upper one has the tall, stunning windows that cover most of the wall space.

They relate the complete Biblical story, told in over a thousand scenes.

The 15 windows are as tall as a 5-story modern building.

These colorful artworks are best appreciated on bright sunny days.

For a treat, attend one of the candlelit concerts.

Sainte-Chapelle is near the Notre Dame Cathedral, so both can easily been visited on the same day.

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