The windows are the best in Paris. A must-see. Security line is the slowest in Paris. Can't say why. Really slow and exposed to the weather. Once beyond security, ask for directions to the front door of the cathedral. The direction of the door is not obvious and there are no signs.

Admission price does not include any explaination or help w/questions. On your own in every church, etc.

Attended an evening concert in the Chapelle which was lovely and worth booking in advance. Seats not terribly comfortable but the beautiful surroundings made up for it. We were there in early May 2013 and there was some preservations going on some one section of the windows was boarded up but it is definitely worth a visit. Entrance is through... More

Maybe we missed something here.....while the stained glass on the second floor was beautiful, the chapel is quite small and we did not think the tickets good value. If you have made the trek out to Chartres to see the glass, you might be disappointed here. It was an overcast day when we went, so that may have had an... More

On the outside, there is clear evidence of large structural members that hold up the small building. On the inside, the most resplendent stained glass makes it seem almost as if those structural members have disappeared in a sea of luminous color. This is the very essence of the Gothic architectural metaphor of light transforming gross material into insubstantial, spiritual... More

This one is worth climbing the steps to see the 12 magnificent floor to ceiling stained glass windows that depict Bible scenes.

Make sure you go upstairs...We almost did not see the whole reason to visit...until we saw someone coming down the stairs..

Before leaving for Paris, we visited Ste. Chapelle's website and purchased tickets to one of the evening concerts offered in the main second-floor chapel in the summer. The young string players and vocalist were exceptional, and NOTHING can equal the beauty of Mozart resonating through that glorious space. Plus, if you book a 7:00 concert, you get to be there... More

For me, this was the standout of our trip, along with the Musee d'Orsay. I'm a sucker for the medieval and this was my idea of heaven on a stick.