Sainte-Chapelle
Sainte-Chapelle
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Sainte-Chapelle is the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stained-glass windows. It was built in the mid 13th century by Louis IX, at the heart of the royal residence, the Palais de la Cité. It was built to house the relics of the Passion of Christ. Adorned with a unique collection of fifteen glass panels and a large rose window forming a veritable wall of light,the Sainte-Chapelle is a gem of French Gothic architecture. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open:> 1st March to 31st October: Monday to Friday: from 9.30 a.m. to 12.45 a.m. and to 2.15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.> 1st November to 29th February: Monday to Friday: from 9 a.m. to 12.45 a.m. and to 2.15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. The best time to visit is in the morning from Tuesday to Friday. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December and in case of negative temperatures.
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Neighbourhood: Ile de la Cité / Ile Saint-Louis
Two islands sit in the middle of the Seine at the very heart of Paris. The more majestic one, Ile de la Cité, sparkles with history. This is the birthplace of Paris, the home of the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle, and the site of the prison where Marie Antoinette was held before her execution. Tourists flock to see the iconic Notre Dame and the beautiful bridges that straddle the Seine. Ile Saint-Louis, the more provincial island, welcomes you with cozy traditional eateries, small boutiques, and what some people say is the best ice cream in the city. This is essential Paris from its very beginnings to its modern appeal.
How to get there
- Cité • 3 min walk
- St-Michel – Notre-Dame • 3 min walk
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- Ana VEugene, Oregon610 contributionsThe most beautiful holy place in ParisThe stained glass in Sainte-Chapelle is like no other. The panels tell the stories in the Bible in great detail. It wish they sold a book with detail of the panels because you can't really see it from ground level. This will be one of your most memorable experiences.Visited March 2023Written 7 April 2023
- lalida_artBangkok, Thailand28 contributionsStunningThe Stained glasses is really stunning. For entry, you should buy ticket online in advance and reserve time to entry. Otherwise the queue for buy ticket there is really long. Also, Don't be here too early from your reserved time, since you have to wait in line until like 10 mins before your time then security will let you in.Visited April 2023Written 24 April 2023
- FamilyTime1431Weare, New Hampshire97 contributionsA must see in Paris, just be sure to get in the correct line.Once we navigated the terrible line and queueing area and got inside, it was great. They have no signage indicating where to line up to get in, so they just mixed people who needed tickets with people who already had them. All that aside, the stained glass was amazing, a must see in Paris.Visited April 2023Written 30 April 2023
- beachlovernc2015Leland, North Carolina1,948 contributionsPrepare for crowds and security checks- But worth the visit!The exterior of this building does not give you any idea of the amazing interior. At first entering you may be underwhelmed as you are seeing some stained glass windows which are lovely but small and some interesting artefacts and history of the place plus the book shop. Don't be deceived- you must go up the spiral staircase to see the most amazing and huge windows. There are cards explaining the story behind each window - those in English hard to come by OR you can just walk around and enjoy their beauty on your own. Even though this is a relatively large space, when packed with people it can be a bit difficult to take a good picture or not get jostled. Pack your patience !!Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 May 2023
- poltorToronto, Canada224 contributionsStunning ceilings!Stunning ceilings and history. Amazing stained glass and wood carvings. A short walk from the Louvre. Free access with the Paris Museum Pass. Arrive in the early morning or late afternoon yo avoid the crowds.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 May 2023
- FedoraOnTourSidcup, United Kingdom211 contributionsILLUMINATING!Do not miss this - built to hold the relics belonging to the Royal family. It has magnificent stain glass windows. Make sure you visit BOTH levels. An hour should cover this - it is near Notre Dame - well worth the visitVisited May 2023Written 31 May 2023
- Bob GMiddletown, Maryland144 contributionsGeorgeous!I made the mistake of not purchasing skip-the-line tickets, so had to wait a while to gain entrance. This church and its magnificent stain glass windows is not to be missed, simply extraordinary! It is hard to believe such a beautiful structure was completed in the 1200's.Visited June 2023Written 11 June 2023
- Glenn40768Tampa, Florida7 contributionsAmazingly beautiful!!Book an early timeslot and use a Paris Museum Pass to beat the crowds and lines. But the stained glass there is breathtaking. We used the Rick Steves Paris book as a guide here and it worked great.Visited June 2023Written 26 June 2023
- Katie H36 contributionsBreathtaking!Absolutely breathtaking! I visited with my partner whilst on a trip to Paris recently and it is so hard to express hpw beautiful this place is! I would definitely recommend a visit to anyone who is going to Paris! It was definitely a highlight of our trip! We got there early and it was already very busy so my tip would be to go first thing or last thing in the day. I gather there are concerts held at Sainte-Chapelle on some evenings. Unfortunately, none were scheduled during our time in Paris but I would imagine that would be a fantastic experience!Visited July 2023Written 10 July 2023
- nctraveler315Winston Salem, North Carolina169 contributionsStunningAbsolutely stunning! It does get crowded. We purchased a combined ticket for Sainte- Chapell and Concergerie. Get the earliest timed entry ticket you can as the lines are long. We booked the earliest entry, and on arrival 30 minutes before our time the line was fairly long with others who had a 9:00 ticket. We were told the doors don't actually open until 9:30 but the 9:00 tickets would be admitted first. We did use the audio guide but be aware it has options for "extended detail" and they are very detailed. The windows are incredible telling the entire Bible story from beginning to end. We stayed about an hour and it was getting crowded when we left.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 July 2023
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Alice M
Boston, MA57 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This is a gorgeous cathedral and has always been one of my favorites in Paris. However, with Notre Dame being closed, the lines to get in here have gotten out of control. You must buy a ticket in advance! If you did not and are reading this review standing in a long “no ticket line” then I have a tip for you! Go next door to the Conciergerie and buy a “combo ticket” for both attractions. Then you can go back to the Chapelle and enter straight away (or with whatever time slot is being allowed to go in). It’s a massive loop hole and worked like a charm for me. The Conciergerie is also a nice attraction and worth seeing as well so be sure to see both - especially if you paid for it!
That being said, once your ticket is checked for the Chapelle you still have to go through security which is a massive pain and is a different unavoidable line. Lots of attractions in Paris have intense security but something about this one is terribly inefficient and slow. It needs to be addressed by management.
That being said, once your ticket is checked for the Chapelle you still have to go through security which is a massive pain and is a different unavoidable line. Lots of attractions in Paris have intense security but something about this one is terribly inefficient and slow. It needs to be addressed by management.
Written 6 March 2024
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Tor A R
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Business
If you like Gothic architecture, then Sainte Chapelle is a must when you visit Paris. Incredibly well preserved, a magical place, which keeps intact for centuries, some of the most beautiful stained glass windows in France. A Bible in stained glass, a gem in stone ! It's worth a visit. Reservation required.
Written 1 March 2024
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maithecampbell
Nieuw-Vennep, The Netherlands11 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Tickets with time slot go first. Who wants to buy ticket at the entrance needs to wait and is a long queue. With small children I recommend just buy the ticket on your phone and you will avoid been there just watching people go first then you.
Written 1 March 2024
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Albry
Bangor, UK3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Sunlight streams through a kaleidoscope of colors at Sa Sainte-Chapelle, a breathtaking jewel box in Paris. Each stained glass panel tells a biblical story, bathing the interior in a luminous glow. Prepare to be awestruck by the sheer artistry and historical significance of this architectural masterpiece. Don't miss the chance to walk among the clouds at the top chapel - a truly heavenly experience!
Written 20 February 2024
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Elisabeth
Alkmaar, The Netherlands120 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
On the first Sunday of Jan-Feb-Mar and Nov-Dec you can visit Sainte-Chapelle for free. We were there on the first Sunday of January 2024. We made sure we were there early too. If the lines would have been crazy, we would have skipped it. But they were not.
Note that you will have to climb stairs. On the ground floor you can buy souvenirs. We got ripped off by one vendor, but that was also my own fault because I did not check the total amount. May - of course - have been unintentional.
The chapel was still undergoing mayor work (outside). But the inside was beautiful. A bit crowded, even at 09:00 on a cold and gray Sunday morning.
Note that you will have to climb stairs. On the ground floor you can buy souvenirs. We got ripped off by one vendor, but that was also my own fault because I did not check the total amount. May - of course - have been unintentional.
The chapel was still undergoing mayor work (outside). But the inside was beautiful. A bit crowded, even at 09:00 on a cold and gray Sunday morning.
Written 19 February 2024
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Victoria
188 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
This chapel was built by King Louis IX to display the Crown of Thorns that Jesus wore.
Its most impressive feature? Those stunning stained glass windows that soar high into the air. There's more glass than wall here, that's for sure.
The chapel is located right next to the French courts, so security is tight.
Lines to the chapel can get long, so you may want to purchase tickets in advance, or come here first thing in the morning. If you didn't purchase tickets in advance, you'll have to go through security first before proceeding to the chapel to buy your tickets.
You can buy a combination ticket for the nearby Conciergerie, so if you plan on visiting that site as well, get the combination ticket.
Its most impressive feature? Those stunning stained glass windows that soar high into the air. There's more glass than wall here, that's for sure.
The chapel is located right next to the French courts, so security is tight.
Lines to the chapel can get long, so you may want to purchase tickets in advance, or come here first thing in the morning. If you didn't purchase tickets in advance, you'll have to go through security first before proceeding to the chapel to buy your tickets.
You can buy a combination ticket for the nearby Conciergerie, so if you plan on visiting that site as well, get the combination ticket.
Written 18 February 2024
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razza61
Gatton, Australia367 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This was my must-see on this trip to Paris. We pre-booked our time online but the line was still quite long. Just make sure you get in the line for your booked time on arrival. The stained glass windows in the upper chapel are absolutely breathtaking even on an overcast day. I can only imagine how beautiful they would be with sunlight behind them. We bought the audiotour headsets, but honestly found them a little confusing as to what we were supposed to be looking at because these windows are huge & full of different detail. But this is a must do if in Paris, even the lower chapel is lovely but the true beauty is in the upper chapel.
Written 16 February 2024
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Rui V
Barcelona, Spain33 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
One pays 13 Euros to visit Sainte-Chapelle and the number of vispitors is huge, constant queues with dozens of visitors so you might think that would entitle you to a decent service, but no. The lower level, an integral part of the building snd part of the visit, is occupied by stalls selling bric-a-brac, books, guides and souvenirs. It is impossible to have an overall view of the space and appreciate the architecture. And if you need to use the men's toilets, you will find that, in addition to being dirty and in poor condition, they have no doors. If one needs to evacuate, one must do so in public and al fresco, if one needs to urinate one can be sure of being submerged in the foul-smelling effluvia from the toilets. It is totally inadequate and I invite Musees Nationaux to solve this situation asap.
Written 5 February 2024
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Rodney P
Auckland, New Zealand296 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Such an amazing interior with all the stained glass windows that have been lovingly and carefully restored. Best to get a timed entry ticket
Written 25 January 2024
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Marta Kārkliņa
Ventspils, Latvia161 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
I think it would be better if they would limit the amount of people than can go in at the same time even more because it felt a bit crowded which can make it less enjoyable to appreciate all the beauty around you. Also given that the tickets are not exactly cheap it's a shame that they don't take better care of it because the security check room felt small and outdated and the Chapelle was quite dusty and the windows seemed dirty.
But those are just small things compared to the fact that the Sainte Chapelle was just as impressive as I imagined to be!
But those are just small things compared to the fact that the Sainte Chapelle was just as impressive as I imagined to be!
Written 25 January 2024
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RedBeach
California313 contributions
Purchasing tickets on the website and it says that -18 years of age is free. Confirming this is for non-resident -18 people?
RonL40
Utica, NY3,565 contributions
Best if you buy tickets for the first time it's open during the day. We bought tickets for afternoon, 3:30 p.m, advertised as reserved no waiting. We waited over 45 minutes in the "no wait" line. It's a small chapel and they can only let a limited number of people in at a time. So later in the day, you'll wait even if you have a reserved time.
Helene D
Raleigh, NC1 contribution
Do I need to pre-book an elevator escort
cliu
Vancouver, Canada6,913 contributions
Hope the following information will help you:
Wheelchair Access at the Sainte-Chapelle Church
Wheelchair Access at the Sainte-Chapelle – The Sainte-Chapelle is a gothic church with some of the most outstanding stained glass windows in Europe. It is only 500 meters away from Notre-Dame which makes visiting both churches on the same day a good idea. Wheelchair access at the Sainte-Chapelle lower chapel is via a small ramp. The main attraction is the upper chapel and is accessible by using an elevator in the adjacent building. You will have to be escorted to use it.
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If there is a long line on the sidewalk at the entrance, you may be able to go to the front to get escorted. You are supposed to make a reservation for assistance in advance, but I was able to get an escort to the elevator without it. According to one source, the elevator is not available on the weekends so plan your visit to occur during the week just to be safe. The bathrooms are accessible.
Is there an accessible entrance? Yes, on Boulevard du Palais, southeast side of building
Are there steps to get into the building? Yes
Is it just a single step, a few, or many? Many
Is there a ramp or elevator to get around the steps? Elevator, staff will show you where it is
Is the door push/pull, revolving, automated by a button, or motion activated? Staff will open it for you
Where is the closest place that cars/taxis can drop-off people? On Boulevard du Palais in front of the building.
Are there cobblestones or hills leading to the entrance? There is a courtyard leading to the elevator that is flat with cobblestones.
What percentage of the attraction can be viewed without having to go up steps? 100%
Which parts are not accessible? None
Are there loaner wheelchairs? No
Is there an accessible bathroom? Yes
Is door wide enough? Yes
Are there grab bars? Yes
Is there a space to position a wheelchair next to the toilet? Yes
Are there guided tours that don’t have to go up steps? Guided tours are everyday at 11:00 and 15:00 (I think these are in French)
I am going to Paris at the weekend. I was hoping to visit the sainte-chapelle. All the time slots are sold out online. Can I buy a ticket at the door? Thanks
Cassietrip
Lafayette, CA320 contributions
Sorry, I am not sure if you can get a ticket at the door. We reserved online. Best of luck!
Mary Ellen M
San Antonio, TX1 contribution
I’m trying to get a timed entry for May 6th, but the calendar on the Sainte-Chapelle website only allows me to pick Mach and April days. When will May open up?
Anneliese T
28 contributions
Don't exactly know when advance tickets go on sale. However, I bought a no-wait tour online here in the States from the French Tourist Office in Paris. That was great and I can only recommend it. And the French Tourist office is very good to work with. Good luck and safe travels.
Carol D
Orinda, CA15 contributions
How far in advance can you book tickets for Sainte-Chapelle?
R Meredith V
17 contributions
We got ours the day before. Sorry to not be more help
Lucy B
53 contributions
I am planning on buying the Paris Museum Pass but when I look on the prices and ticket page for Sainte+Chapelle it says that the ticket price for ‘partnerships’ (which includes the Paris Museum Pass) is 9 euros. Shouldn’t it be free? Can anyone shed any light on how I am supposed to get my tickets if I have the Paris MUseum Pass. Many Thanks.
Elizabeth M
Phoenix, AZ4 contributions
Go to museum pass site and see if your question is answered there
HI, i have a ticket this friday. Are backpacks allowed?
Finola G
5 contributions
I’m afraid I don’t know -I only had a handbag when we visited
Lylie L
Vancouver Island, Canada138 contributions
If I arrive early, before my timed entry ticket, can I queue to enter the attraction early (using my pre-purchased ticket)?
If I arrive late (same-day), will I still be allowed in?
Monuments C
Paris, France
Bonjour, tickets with a time slot are valid for up to an hour after the time indicated. Any later and they are not recognised by the ticket scanner at the entrance to the monument and considered void. If you arrive lateer than the time indicated you should ask one of the security personnel outside the entrance before joing one of the lines.
lolats33
New York City, NY7 contributions
How long does the security line take with timed tickets during the day? Also, how long does it take to get through security in the evening, when attending an 8pm concert? I know people here mentioned arriving at 7pm to get the seats so trying to back out when we need to arrive for security screening. Ty!
Tom B
London, UK13 contributions
during the day, it was quick when i went can't remember a queue
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sainte-Chapelle
- Sainte-Chapelle admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost S$29.86, while a popular guided tour starts around S$4.47 per person.
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