Sainte-Chapelle, Gothic chapel in Île de la Cité, France
The Sainte Chapelle extends across two levels, featuring walls composed of 15 stained glass windows that reach 15 meters in height.
King Louis IX commissioned this royal chapel in 1238 to store his collection of religious artifacts, including the Crown of Thorns purchased from Constantinople.
The stained glass panels narrate 1,113 biblical scenes through a combination of deep blues, bright reds, and yellow colors filtering natural light.
The chapel opens from 9:00 to 19:00 between April and September, while operating from 9:00 to 17:00 during other months of the year.
The restoration of the 1,113 stained glass panels required the expertise of skilled artisans who spent seven years cleaning and protecting each section.
Location: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1245
Founders: Louis IX of France
Architects: Pierre de Montreuil
Architectural style: Rayonnant
Height: 75.75 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Operator: Centre des monuments nationaux
Part of: saintes chapelles
Address: 8 Boulevard du Palais 75001 Paris
Opening Hours: January-March 09:00-17:00; April-September 09:00-19:00; October-December 09:00-17:00
Phone: +33153406080
Website: https://sainte-chapelle.fr/en
GPS coordinates: 48.85537,2.34503
Latest update: October 14, 2025 13:56
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