Paris Sights

Sainte Chapelle

#8 of 1479 things to do in Paris

#28 of 49054 things to do in Europe

5 reviews | Write a review

Good for: stars, looking up

  • Address
    • 4 blvd du Palais 1er
  • Transport
    • Cité, Saint Michel
    • 21, 27, 38, 85, 96
  • Website
  • Phone
    • tel, info: 01 53 40 60 80
  • Price
    • admission €6.50/€4.50, combined ticket with Conciergerie €9.50/€7
  • Hours
    • Mar-Oct 09:30-18:00, Nov-Feb 09:00-17:00

Correct these details

Lonely Planet review for Sainte Chapelle

The place to visit on a sunny day! Security checks make it long and snail-slow to get into this gemlike Holy Chapel, the most exquisite of Paris’ Gothic monuments, tucked away within the walls of the Palais de Justice (Law Courts). But once in, be dazzled by Paris’ oldest and finest stained glass – the light on sunny days is extraordinary.

Built in just under three years (compared with nearly 200 for Notre Dame), Ste-Chapelle was consecrated in 1248. The chapel was conceived by Louis IX to house his personal collection of holy relics (including the Holy Crown now kept in the treasury at Notre Dame). The chapel’s exterior can be viewed from across the street from the law courts’ magnificently gilded 18th-century gate, which faces rue de Lutèce.

 

Traveller reviews for Sainte Chapelle (5)

  • Avatar
    To write a review sign in, register or   Connect_light_large_long
    Recommend
     
    Add your experience “ ”
    Say more…
  • Avatar

    One of my favorite European Cathedrals.

    tricherson recommends this,

    report
  • Avatar

    magic

    melyuan recommends this,

    It does feel weird that it's at the back of a police station but it's a sublime little jewel in Paris' weighty crown. You have to have the patience to just sit and look.

    report
  • Avatar

    Delicate, beautiful.

    janenet recommends this,

    Definitely my pick of religious spots in Paris. The blue, star-filled ceiling is heavenly.

    Good for: stars, looking up

    report
  • Avatar

    St Chapelle

    maggiekit recommends this,

    Have endured the crowds but can recommend instead attending a concert here, listed in daily papers under classical music. Was lucky to strike an uncrowded St Chappelle on a recent autumn evening and was blown away by the chapel's interior in evening light topped by the bonus of exquisite playing of Bach by a violin soloist.There were unfortunately only about 25 people to share this spine-tingling evening. From memory it cost around 20 euros,real value for money.

    report
  • Avatar

    exquisite

    djebru recommends this,

    This is one of the most amazing places i've ever been - from the beautiful tiles on the floor to the extraordinary stained glass windows, the whole place is stunning. If i could choose only one of Paris' beautiful churches to visit, this would be it. Like anywhere in Paris, queues get long in high season - try to go early or late, or in winter.

    report