Sainte-Chapelle
Sainte-Chapelle has the best stained-glass windows in all of Paris. The 13th-century stained glass windows, which portray 1,113 episodes from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible in rich color, were installed in the chapel. Sainte-Chapelle, a prized example of French Gothic architecture that was constructed in just seven years, once housed Christian items that Louis IX had bought. Apart from Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and May 1 (Labor Day in France), the structure is currently open to visitors every day of the year after undergoing a thorough restoration between 2008 and 2014. Any person who is 26 years old or over must pay 11.50 euros (or $11.50) for admission.
The chapel is a great masterpiece, according to recent visitors, however, some did observe that it was smaller than they had anticipated. Nonetheless, they advise taking your time to examine each stained-glass window in further detail because they each have a distinctive tale to tell. Some visitors also suggested visiting the Conciergerie, a 14th-century palace turned prison, which is right next door. Consider purchasing a combined ticket for 18.50 euros (about $18.50) if you intend to visit both locations.
Depending on the season, Saint-Chapelle is open from 9 a.m. until either 5 or 7 p.m. Keep in mind that each day's final entry is permitted 40 minutes prior to the end of the business. Besides hosting concerts, the monument also includes a mobile app that walks you through the hidden significance of each of the 15 stained-glass windows. If you only want to learn about the main rose window, the downloadable software costs nothing; if you want to study all of the panes, it costs roughly one euro (about one dollar).
Location: 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France
Website: https://www.sainte-chapelle.fr/en/
Price & Hours:
- 11.50 euros ($11.50) for adults 26 and older;
- Free visitors 25 and younger;
- 9 a.m.-5 or 7 p.m. daily
Googe Rating: 4.7/5.0
