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Sainte-Chapelle – A Gateway to Heaven

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Sainte-Chapelle is one of the greatest Architectural masterpieces in Paris:

Sainte-Chapelle

Beautiful stained glass of Sainte-Chapelle

La Sainte-Chapelle is one of the most amazing visual experiences of Paris. This small chapel is a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic architecture and much of its attraction is due to its stained glass windows which surround the entire upper floor.  So stunningly beautiful are its stained glass interior that even in the Middle Ages, worshippers likened the church to “a gateway to heaven”.

The Holy Chapel is a 13th-century Gothic chapel on the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris. It was built by King Louis IX for use as his royal chapel. It also houses relics from the Holy Land, believed to be the Crown of Thorns and part of the True Cross.

Sainte-Chapelle was completed quite quickly – it was planned in 1241, work started in 1246 and it was consecrated on April 26, 1248. There are two sanctuaries built one on top of the other. The servants and commoners worshipped at the lower chapel whilst the upper chapel was reserved for the king and the royal family.

Exquisite Stained Glass Windows

Sainte Chapelle Upper Chapel

Stained glass windows of St Chapelle

The most visually beautiful aspects of the chapel are the upper chapel’s 6,458 square feet of stained glass windows, surrounded by delicate painted stonework. They are considered the best of their type in the world. The 15 magnificent stained glass windows are in deep reds and blues and illustrate 1,130 scenes from the Bible.

The rose window was a gift from Charles VIII in 1485. Its 86 panels of stained glass tell the religious story of the Apocalypse. The best time to see this is at sunset.

Sainte-Chapelle itself is now surrounded by the Palais of Justice on the Ile de la Cité. Nearby in the Treasure House of the Notre Dame Cathedral is where the remaining relics of Sainte-Chapelle are now housed .

Classical Concerts at Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle is a popular venue for classical music performances and on any Paris holiday it’s hard to beat a classical music concert in this most exquisite church.
You can book your Sainte-Chapelle concert Here.

Address:
La Sainte Chapelle
4, boulevard du Palais
75001 Paris

Classical concerts in other famous Paris Churches
You can also Search and Book Classical Concerts and Operas at other Paris venues here.

Map of Paris:

4 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

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Helen Page is a prolific blogger and ardent traveller; she runs Travelsignposts with her professional writer and photographer husband Tony.

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  1. avatarmark onan says

    June 3, 2010 at 8:31 am

    Will there be a concert on June18th or June 19th at Sainte-Chapelle? How much are tickets? Do I need to make a reservation? Thank you.

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