Sainte-Chapelle & La Conciergerie Paris

Visit the chapel and conciergerie in Paris: Sainte-Chapelle tickets

Visit Sainte-Chapelle and la Conciergerie in Paris. Admire Sainte-Chapelle's stained glass windows or explore the Conciergerie's fascinating past as a royal palace and prison, including Marie Antoinette’s cell. Info, tours, opening hours and ticket Saint Chapelle.

Visit Sainte-Chapelle in Paris

The Sainte-Chapelle is the former court chapel of King Louis IX’s old city palace. It is the only remaining building of the old city palace. The stunning chapel is situated close to the Notre Dame Cathedral. on the island of Île de la Cité. Sainte-Chapelle was built in a Rayonnant Gothic style. Particularly beautiful are the large stained glass windows of the chapel.

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Sainte-Chapelle consists of two chapels: a simple chapel on the first floor, which was originally intended for the court, and a lavishly embellished chapel on the second floor for the royal family. The dazzling 15-meter-high stained glass windows that are distinctive to Sainte-Chapelle are located on the second floor. The stunning windows portray more than 100 biblical stories. Most of the windows date from the 13th century. The rose window was added in the 15th century. Both chapels are open to visitors. Sainte-Chapelle was constructed between 1242 and 1248 at the request of King Louis IX. He gave the order for the construction in order to find a home for some important Christian relics. Today, the relics are housed in the treasury of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

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History of La Conciergerie

La Conciergerie was constructed at the beginning of the 14th century on behalf of Philip IV. La Conciergerie served as the headquarters of the Paris Guard of Candles. The guard was in charge of tax collection and providing housing for citizens of Paris city. During the French Revolution, La Conciergerie was used as a state prison. Today, part of La Conciergerie is used by the French court. Part of the building is open to visitors where yoe can explore its grand Gothic halls, such as the Hall of the Guards and the Hall of the Soldiers, showcasing impressive medieval architecture. A highlight is the Revolutionary Tribunal, where prisoners, including Queen Marie Antoinette, faced trial before heading to the guillotine. To visit La Conciergerie, an entry ticket is required.

La Conciergerie & Sainte-Chapelle Tickets & Tours

The Sainte-Chapelle is a popular tourist Paris tourist attraction. It is already possible to purchase entry tickets in advance, which will also include your entry tickets for La Conciergerie:

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How do I get to Sainte-Chapelle and La Conciergerie?

Given that both buildings are located in the heart of Paris, they can easily be reached by foot.

If you don’t feel like walking, then the Paris metro is a convenient and easy way to visit Sainte-Chapelle and La Conciergerie. Both buildings can be reached via Line 4 at the Cité stop.