Sainte Chapelle

Category: Lieu Culturel > Lieu de culte

Un joyau du gothique rayonnant. Réalisée en 7 ans, un temps record, la Sainte-Chapelle est destinée à abriter les plus précieuses reliques de la chrétienté dont la Couronne d’épines du Christ, acquises par saint Louis.

Réparties en 15 verrières de 15m de hauteur, les vitraux des 1113 scènes de l’Ancien et du Nouveau Testament racontent l’histoire du monde jusqu’à l’arrivée des reliques à Paris.

Practical information

Place
4 Boulevard du Palais
75001 Paris 1

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Accessibility info

Access
RER B or C: Saint-Michel station Metro 1,7,11, 14: Châtelet station Metro 4, Cité station

Opening hours
April 1 to September 30 9am - 7pm October 1 to March 31 9am - 5pm Please note: last access to the monument 30 minutes before closing time.

Additional information
Individual price €11.50

Website
https://www.sainte-chapelle.fr/

Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/SainteChapelleDeParis/

Instagram page
https://www.instagram.com/sainte_chapelle/

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Current and upcoming events

La Sainte-Chapelle et ses 1113 vitraux, un véritable joyau gothique à Paris

Contes et Histoires 2024: discover the secrets of the Sainte-Chapelle

In Paris, the Christmas vacations are synonymous with discoveries: on December 21 and 29, 2024, the Sainte-Chapelle invites us to take part in the new edition of Contes et Histoires. On the program: unusual and fascinating visits!

The Sainte-Chapelle and its 1113 stained-glass windows, a true Gothic jewel in Paris

The Sainte-Chapelle is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful buildings in Paris, with its 1113 colorful stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments. This 800-year-old Gothic gem becomes a magical place under the sun.

Past events

Angélique Kidjo in a special concert at the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris

On Monday, October 7, 2024, an exceptional concert will take place in the sumptuous setting of the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. The artist Angélique Kidjo will give a unique and exclusive performance to mark the 40th anniversary of her career and the opening weekend of the "Révélation! Contemporary Art from Benin" exhibition. For the occasion, Angélique Kidjo will be accompanied by pianist Thierry Vaton.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: visit the Sainte-Chapelle, the monument of a thousand stained glass windows

Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 to enter the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle, the capital's architectural gem built in the 13th century. On Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, come and learn more about this hidden edifice, built to house Christ's Crown of Thorns.

Paris Sainte-Chapelle Opera Festival 2024: opera in a historic monument

This spring, lyrical music returns to the capital for the second edition of the Paris Sainte Chapelle Opera festival. From Thursday, March 28 to Monday, May 1, 2024. In the sumptuous setting of the Sainte-Chapelle, this musical event invites the biggest names in opera to take to the stage!

Heures Musicales: magical classical concerts in the heart of the Sainte-Chapelle

For three days, enjoy incredible concerts in the magnificent setting of the Sainte-Chapelle on the Île de la Cité. From September 26 to 28, 2023, the acoustics of the Sainte-Chapelle will make you experience a suspended moment of classical music.