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The Sainte-Chapelle (French: [sɛ̃t ʃapɛl]; English: Holy Chapel) is a royal chapel in the Gothic style, within the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century, on the Île de la Cité in the River Seine in Paris, France.
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Precious vestige of the royal palace of the City The Sainte-Chapelle was built in the middle of the 13th century by Louis IX, future Saint Louis, to house the most prestigious relic of the Passion of Christ: the Crown of Thorns and a fragment of the True Cross.
Sainte-Chapelle, royal chapel in the Gothic Rayonnant style in the Ile de la Cite in Paris, France. Though it is smaller than the great cathedrals of northern France, its jewel-like perfection makes it one of the finest examples of the style.
La Sainte-Chapelle, dite aussi Sainte-Chapelle du Palais, est une chapelle palatine édifiée sur l’île de la Cité, à Paris, à la demande de Saint Louis afin d’abriter la Sainte Couronne d’épines, un morceau de la Vraie Croix, ainsi que diverses autres reliques de la Passion qu’il avait acquises à partir de 1239.
Visit Sainte-Chapelle on a sunny day when Paris ’ oldest, finest stained glass (1242–48) is at its dazzling best. The chapel is famous for its stained-glass windows, holy relics, and concerts.
A true symbol of the monarchy, the Sainte-Chapelle was one of the first targets of French Revolutionaries in 1789. While two-thirds of its stained glass windows are original, different restorations throughout the chapel’s history have removed some of its panels.
The 13th century Sainte-Chapelle is one of the most extraordinary sights in Paris and a remarkable achievement of gothic architecture with almost all the upper chapel walls replaced by stained glass windows.
Sep 26, 2023 · Sainte-Chapelle is a 13th-century royal chapel with a magical interior of golden Gothic arches and 1,113 stained glass windows, plus a storied history you won’t soon forget. Here’s everything you need to know about how to visit Sainte-Chapelle.
