The Gothic architecture of the monument

The high ceilings and the famous Staircase of Honour

The beauty of the stained-glass windows showing scenes of the two Testaments

E-ticket granting fast-track entry, valid throughout the year

Description

Discover the Sainte-Chapelle, a real architectural treasure of the Gothic movement. Built in just 7 years, it is especially known for having housed several Holy Relics, including part of Christ's crown of thorns.

Located on the Ile de la Cité, the Sainte-Chapelle was consecrated on April 26, 1248, in the Palais de la Cité, the formal residence of the Kings of France from medieval times until the 14th century. Now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the royal chapel has lost none of its allure and has retained its reputation as the Gothic jewel of France.

Inside, discover the famous stained-glass windows and admire the colours that illuminate the chapel in beautiful shades of light. Divided into 15 panels, each 15m in height, the stained glass windows depict 1113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments, telling the story of the world until the arrival of the Holy Relics in Paris.

Meeting point

Important information

Availability: Every day (except 1/01, 1/05, 25/12 and exceptional cases)
Hours: 9am to 5pm/7pm depending on the period* (given as an indication, please visit the monument's website to check opening times)
Duration: self-guided tour
You are asked to select a tentative date when booking. Please note, however, that you will be able to take the tour on the date of your choice (see expiry date on your ticket)
IMPORTANT NOTE: in order to limit queues, it is now compulsory to reserve a time slot ( all participants included including under 18s and 18- 25s) for your visit to the Sainte-Chapelle. On receipt of your confirmation, you will find all the details for reserving a time slot
On site, you will be asked to present your reservation with the reserved date and time slot AND your purchased ticket without which access to the visit will be refused
Each reservation slot is 30 minutes long, i.e. if you have a reservation for 10am you will enter the monument at 10:30am at the latest
Last admission 40 min before closing time
Due to high visitor numbers, we advise you to visit in the morning
Night tours are available until 9:30pm on Wednesdays from mid-May to mid-September
Participants under 18 years of age and European Union residents under 26&.nbsp;can enter free of charge on presentation of ID
Access is free for disabled people and the accompanying person on presentation of the Mobility and Inclusion card
PLEASE NOTE: any person receiving a free ticket must pass through the ticket office to check their proof of entitlementAccess is free for all on Heritage Days
Please note that all tickets issued are non-cancellable, non-changeable and non-refundable
Access is free on the first Sunday of each month only from November to March
Due to the Safety plan, you will be subject to controls at the entrance to the monument. The following items are prohibited: motorcycle helmets, aerosols, knives and sharp objects, scissors, glass bottles, bulky luggage/bags, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades.