Paris - Sainte-Chapelle 



A palace chapel on two levels, the Sainte- Chapelle is the great jewel of Paris's Gothic architecture. It is only rarely, on very special occasions, used for worship, but is very frequently in use for concerts. To reach the chapel, turn left immediately inside the large iron gate at the main entrance to the Palais de Justice.
This marvel of High Gothic architecture was built for Louis IX in less than 33 months in 1245-48, probably by Pierre de Montreuil. The chapel was built to house the very precious Christian relics which Louis had acquired from the Byzantine Emperor - and which had cost him two and a half times as much as the building of the chapel. The chapel then stood in the main courtyard of the royal palace, the site of which is now occupied by the Palais de Justice. During the 18th century one side of the chapel was joined up with a wing of the Palais de Justice. For more than 30 years (1802-37) the chapel was used for the storage of records, before being restored between 1841 and 1867.
The chapel stands in the large inner courtyard to the left of the entrance to the Palais de Justice. It is 33m/110ft long by 17m/55ft wide, 76m/250ft high to the tip of the spire and 42m/140ft to the top of the gable.
This marvel of High Gothic architecture was built for Louis IX in less than 33 months in 1245-48, probably by Pierre de Montreuil. The chapel was built to house the very precious Christian relics which Louis had acquired from the Byzantine Emperor - and which had cost him two and a half times as much as the building of the chapel. The chapel then stood in the main courtyard of the royal palace, the site of which is now occupied by the Palais de Justice. During the 18th century one side of the chapel was joined up with a wing of the Palais de Justice. For more than 30 years (1802-37) the chapel was used for the storage of records, before being restored between 1841 and 1867.
The chapel stands in the large inner courtyard to the left of the entrance to the Palais de Justice. It is 33m/110ft long by 17m/55ft wide, 76m/250ft high to the tip of the spire and 42m/140ft to the top of the gable.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Gothic; Decorative arts display; Musical activity or concert hall; Christian sites; Stained glass of note; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain
Attractions within Sainte-Chapelle
Sainte-Chapelle Basse
The Chapelle Basse (Lower Chapel) at Sainte Chapelle was originally for the court servants. Its vaulted roof, only 6.60m/22ft high, is borne on 14 columns set close to the walls.Sainte-Chapelle Haute
The Upper Chapel (Chapelle Haute) is the Sainte Chapelle proper. It was dedicated to the Holy Relics and was reserved for the king, the royal family and high dignitaries of the court. The relics -
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Sainte Chapelle
4 boulevard du Palais
F-75001 Paris
France
4 boulevard du Palais
F-75001 Paris
France
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | |
| Closed | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| March 1 to October 31 | ||||||||
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | |
| Closed | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | |
| Always closed on: | ||||||||
| New Year's Day (January 1) May Day / Labor Day (May 1) All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1) Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11) Christmas - Christian (December 25) | ||||||||
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
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