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Sainte-Chapelle of Paris

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Sainte-Chapelle Ticket Office

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  • Admission to the Sainte-Chapelle
€11.50

Combined Tickets

Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle Tickets

  • Priority entrance to the Sainte-Chapelle
  • Priority entrance to the Conciergerie de Paris

The entrance to the Conciergerie is 40 meters from the Sainte-Chapelle on the same sidewalk towards the Quai de l'Horloge.

€18.50

Sightseeing cruise on the Seine + Sainte Chapelle

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  • Priority entrance to the Sainte-Chapelle
  • Cruise on the Seine (departure Pont de l'Alma, duration 1h10)
€23.80 €26.50

Archaeological Crypt of the Ile de la Cité + Sainte-Chapelle

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  • Priority entrance to the Sainte-Chapelle
  • Priority entrance to the archaeological crypt of the Île de la Cité
€18.40 €20.50

Archaeological Crypt of the Ile de la Cité + Sainte-Chapelle + Conciergerie

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  • Priority entrance to the Sainte-Chapelle
  • Priority entrance to the Conciergerie de Paris
  • Priority entrance to the archaeological crypt of the Île de la Cité
€24.70 €27.50

Opera Garnier and Sainte-Chapelle in Paris

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  • Priority entrance to visit the Opéra Garnier
€24.20 €25.50

Paris Pantheon + Sainte Chapelle

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  • Priority entrance to the Pantheon in Paris
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What to expect

The Sainte-Chapelle, at the heart of the Île de la Cité in the Seine, played a major role in the history of France. It was commissioned in the 13th century by King Louis IX, commonly known as Saint-Louis, to house his collection of relics of the Passion of Christ and its most important treasure, the Crown of Thorns. Seen from the outside, the Sainte-Chapelle may seem overwhelmed by the buildings of Paris, but its interior is awe-inspiringly beautiful. The strong vertical emphasis of the upper chapel makes it seem to defy the laws of physics. The huge stained-glass windows allow natural light to fill the space beneath a vaulted ceiling more than 20 metres high. The Sainte-Chapelle is an astonishing architectural gem that simply should not be missed!

Sainte Chapelle Opening Times

January 2nd to March 31st : every day, from 9 am to 5 pm
April 1st to October 31st : every day, from 9 am to 6 pm
November 1st to December 31st  : every day, from 9 am to 5 pm

The Sainte-Chapelle is closed on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
It is recommended that you visit in the morning.
No access between 1 pm and 2.15 pm from Monday to Friday.
Late opening on Wednesdays until 9.30 pm from mid-May to mid-September.

Free entry

  • Under 18s (with family and excluding school groups)
  • 18-25 year olds (European Union residents and non-European residents living in France)
  • Disabled persons and their carer
  • Unemployed persons, upon presentation of a certificate of less than 6 months
  • Culture card - ICOM card
  • For all, the first Sunday of each month, from November 1st to March 31st

A little history

Notre-Dame Cathedral is world-famous and attracts visitors in considerable numbers, but the Sainte-Chapelle remains relatively little-known. It has a fascinating tale to tell, however, of the formidable passion and piety of a king, Louis IX, who was commonly known as Saint Louis due to his religious zeal. It was he who ordered the building of a chapel in the heart of his palace as he wished it to house his collection of Passion relics, in particular Christ’s Crown of Thorns, which he purchased in 1239 from Baldwin II, the Emperor of Constantinople. The devout and powerful king wanted to venerate his relics in a private sanctuary entirely dedicated to their worship, protecting them in an immense reliquary as if it were a glass case. At this time, the mid-13th century, Paris was the intellectual capital of the Christian world. The Sainte-Chapelle would become one of its showpieces.

Following the French Revolution, the relics of the Sainte-Chapelle were dispersed, with some being preserved at Notre Dame, but the building has nonetheless retained its soul. It is comprised of two superimposed chapels, which you enter by the lower chapel. In the time of Saint Louis this housed the offices of the nobility and the employees of the palace. Conceived as a crypt, it is marked with the seal of the king: the Fleur de Lys and the Chateau of Castille in homage to the king’s mother, Blanche de Castille.

To reach the light, you have to enter the space that was once reserved for the king; the upper chapel, a kingdom of colour. In this place of multi-hued light, the glorious stained glass windows soar heavenwards to the extent that it seems the architects made the stone all but disappear. You will wonder how these colossal windows and their huge arches can stand unsupported. The Sainte-Chapelle was the most accomplished expression of all the arts and sciences of its time.

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Did you know?

Although the stained-glass windows mainly depict scenes from the Bible, several images are not taken from the Holy Book per se but from the Bible of Saint Louis, one of the most beautiful works of the Middle Ages. Here we see the sovereign depicted as a prophet or carrying the Ark of the Covenant. The message is distinctly political, the Sainte-Chapelle placed at the service of Saint Louis’ royal ideology.

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Must see place in Paris.
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Map

Map
Address
8 Boulevard du Palais
75001 Paris
Parking lot
(P)
Notre-Dame, 6 Rue de la Cité - 75004 Paris
Lutece, 3 Boulevard du Palais - 75001 Paris
Public transportation
(M)
4Cité
7Châtelet
(RER)
BSaint-Michel Notre-Dame
DChatelet les Halles
(B)
2138859647Cite - Palais De Justice

Common questions

Where is the Sainte Chapelle in Paris?

The Sainte Chapelle du Palais is located on the Île de la Cité, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris at 10 Boulevard du Palais, Paris.

How to visit the Sainte Chapelle?

The Sainte Chapelle can be visited all year round. Access the lower chapel and the superb stained glass windows of the upper chapel by buying your tickets online.

How much does a visit to the Sainte Chapelle cost?

The price of the ticket for the visit of the Sainte Chapelle is €11.50. Admission is free for minors and young people aged 18 to 25 who are EU nationals. It is possible to buy a combined ticket to visit the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie for €18.50.

Is visiting the Sainte Chapelle worth it?

The Sainte Chapelle is one of the must-see museums and monuments in Paris. Saint Louis himself asked for the building to house numerous relics such as the crown of Christ or a piece of his cross. Its stained glass windows are perhaps the most beautiful in the world.

How long does it take to visit the Sainte Chapelle?

Allow a good hour to soak up the unique atmosphere that emanates from this jewel of Gothic architecture.

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