Sainte-Chapelle, Seine Cruise & Medieval Quarter Tour
- Duration: 3h
- Live guide in English
- Group of max. 20 people
See stunning stained glass light fill this 13th-century Parisian chapel
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Combine Sainte-Chapelle with other Paris favorites. Some things are better together.
Feast your eyes on Sainte-Chapelle's kaleidoscopic stained glass windows which depict 1,000+ scenes from the New and Old Testament
At this UNESCO site, you'll see majestic architecture, like a ceremonial staircase and lofty ceilings
King Saint-Louis built the chapel in the 13th century to house his sacred relics, including the Crown of Thorns
Until the 14th century, French kings lived in the medieval Palais de la Cité area, where the chapel is located
Only 100 m from the Sainte-Chapelle is the Conciergerie, a palace-turned-Revolutionary prison that once housed Marie Antoinette
Make the most of your time in Paris and avoid the hassle of waiting in long lines by pre-booking your tickets – the Sainte-Chapelle is a popular destination!
Get access to the chapel with general admission Sainte-Chapelle tickets
Combine your Sainte-Chapelle tickets with other nearby attractions in Paris, like a cruise on the Seine cruise, art museums, guided walking tours, or public transport
Your time slot for the security screening will be assigned if you book online, so make sure you get there on time. There may be a 30-minute wait on busy days
A security check is mandatory. Large bags and luggage are not allowed in the chapel. You can bring a stroller if it folds up and fits in the X-ray machine
Between Apr 1 and Sep 30, Sainte-Chapelle is open from 9:00 – 19:00. The chapel closes at 17:00 from Oct 1 – Apr 1. The last admission slot you can book is 40 minutes before closing time
Audio tours are available for €3 (onsite only). You can choose from English, Spanish, German, and Japanese
Swing by the Notre Dame Cathedral – it's an 8-min walk
Sainte-Chapelle is a Gothic-style royal chapel, known for its magnificent stained glass windows and for housing the Crown of Thorns. It is located on the Île de la Cité, in Paris.
We spoke to Christopher Wride, who's an expert on all things Sainte-Chapelle, to know the secrets behind the Sainte-Chapelle and its famous windows.