Sainte Chapelle

Visit Sainte Chapelle

The Sainte Chapelle is one of Paris' jewels. This 1246 inspired monument features 15 wonderful stainglass windows that should be seen from the inside.

We recommend you to visit The Sainte Chapelle, so close to Notre-Dame Cathedral and La Conciergerie. To avoid the long queues, go there at opening time. Avoid weekends and buy your museum pass.

Sainte Chapelle facts

Sainte Chapelle is located 4, boulevard du Palais 75001 Paris. Locate Sainte Chapelle on Paris map. Entrance fee: 8.50 euros. Open every day 1 March to 31 October: 9.30am to 6pm. 1 November to 28 February: 9am to 5pm. As police filters the visitors, there is no access between 12pm and 2pm.

More information on visits and entrance fees
Concerts in Sainte Chapelle (March to November)

Paris metro: Cite station (line 4). Saint Michel (RER B).

Sainte Chapelle history

The Sainte Chapelle is a gothic chapel, built on Ile de la Cite in 1246 during the Middle Ages.

Saint Louis, the King of France, bought the Christ's Crown of Thorns from Constantinople, nowadays Istambul. The King commissioned the Sainte Chapelle as a schrine for the Crown.

In 1806, the Crown was transfered to the treasure of Notre Dame. It can be seen every first friday of the month at Notre Dame.