About Ste-Chapelle & Chartres

In a time when buildings are erected in record-setting times, imagine a Gothic chapel that took seven years to complete. Ste-Chapelle & Chartres in Paris was built to house precious Christian relics. Along with the Conciergerie where Marie Antoinette was once held, it is one of the oldest surviving buildings of the Capetian royal palace. 

The chapel is world-famous for its stained glass windows. They make the walls look like a lattice framework built just for them. The chapel has 15 windows, each 45 feet high and depicts 1,113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments, 2/3 of which are the original. They tell the story of the arrival of the relics in Paris, including Christ’s crown of thorns. Between the stained glass, the walls were painted with bright, vibrant colors. In the remaining space statues of the twelve Apostles receive visitors from all of the world.

 

Must See

  • Exceptional windows- distributed in the 15 glass windows 15m high, the windows of the 1113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments are a must-see
  • Visit the Conciergerie, a unique vestige with the Sainte-Chapelle of the Palace of the City, the revolutionary court and the prison of Marie-Antoinette
  • The Crown of Thorns of Christ

How to reach

By Metro:
Metro 4, Cité station // RER B or C: Saint-Michel station // Metro 1,7,11,14: Châtelet station

By Bus:
Lines 21, 24, 27, 38, 58, 81, 85, 96 and Balabus

It will cost around 3 to 5 Euros

Tips

  • The twin ticket allows quick access to the Conciergerie
  • Download the application "Vitraux Sainte-Chapelle" and discover the mysteries of the stained glass windows of the monument built by Saint Louis
  • It is recommended to visit in the morning to avoid the rush
  • Last access to the box office is 30 minutes before closing
  • Closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th
  • The Paris Museum Pass is accepted but is not cut-queue for the Sainte-Chapelle
  • Before or after visiting, make sure to take some time to explore the exhilarating surrounding neighborhood

Visit Time

Sunday:           9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday:           9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday:          9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:     9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday:         9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday:              9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:          9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.


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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in the queue for entry

 

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Entrance Fee

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Adults:               10 Euros

Below 18 years: Free

Reduced fees:   8 Euros

Group rates:      8 to 12 Euros

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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