Paris Digest
Paris city guide since 1997
Sainte-Chapelle was built in Paris by King Saint-Louis from 1238 to 1246 to host the Christ' Crown of Thorns. Close to Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic masterpiece, has 15 spectacular stained glass windows. Paris monuments.
Sainte-Chapelle is one of Paris' jewels. This 13th century inspired monument features 15 wonderful stained glass windows that should be seen from the inside.
We recommend you to visit Sainte-Chapelle, so close to Notre-Dame and La Conciergerie. To avoid the long queues, go there at opening time. Avoid weekends.
Sainte-Chapelle is located 10, boulevard du Palais 75001 Paris. Locate Sainte-Chapelle on Paris map. Entrance fee: 10 euros. Hours: from January 2 to March 31, open every day 9am to 5pm. From April 1 to September 30, open every day 9am to 7pm. From October 1 to December 31, open every day 9am to 5pm. Closing days: January 1, May 1 and December 25.
Details on Saint Chapelle entrance fees and visits
Concerts in Sainte-Chapelle (March to November)
Paris metro: Cité station (line 4). Saint Michel (RER B).
Sainte-Chapelle is a Gothic chapel, built on Ile de la Cité, the Paris Island, in 1246 during the Middle Ages.
King Saint Louis bought the Christ's Crown of Thorns from Constantinople, nowadays Istanbul. The King commissioned Sainte-Chapelle as the crown's shrine in his Cité Palace, nowadays the Conciergerie.
In 1806, the Crown was transfered to Notre-Dame Cathedral where it could be seen every first Friday of the month.
