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Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle
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Sainte-Chapelle is one of Paris’s most exquisite examples of Gothic architecture, renowned for its stunning stained-glass windows. Built in the mid-13th century by King Louis IX, later Saint Louis, the chapel was designed to house his collection of Passion relics, including what was believed to be Christ’s Crown of Thorns. Completed in just seven years, it is located within the medieval Palais de la Cité, the former royal residence on the Île de la Cité. The chapel is divided into two levels: the lower chapel, originally used by palace staff, and the upper chapel, reserved for the royal family and distinguished by its soaring walls of stained glass. These 15 towering windows, some over 15 meters high, depict more than 1,100 scenes from the Old and New Testaments, bathing the interior in a kaleidoscope of colored light. Despite damage during the French Revolution, the Sainte-Chapelle has been beautifully restored and continues to amaze visitors with its artistry and spiritual intensity, standing as a masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship and religious devotion.

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Sainte-Chapelle is located on the Île de la Cité in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, within the Palais de Justice complex on Boulevard du Palais. Tucked behind secure gates and court buildings, it is just a few steps from the Seine River and centrally positioned in the historic heart of the city. Adjacent to it is the Conciergerie, another important medieval site once part of the royal palace and later a revolutionary prison. To the east, a short walk through the island brings you to the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. Nearby on the Left Bank is the Latin Quarter, rich with history, cafés, and bookshops, while to the north across the Pont au Change lies the lively Châtelet district. The area is also close to the flower markets and the Place Dauphine, a peaceful square tucked away behind the palace complex. Easily reached by metro from Cité station, Sainte-Chapelle is surrounded by key Parisian landmarks, making it an essential stop on any walk through central Paris.

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