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Sainte-Chapelle: Traveler Reviews


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 775 attractions in Paris
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Attraction type: Historic site, Religious site, Theater, Ranch, Architectural building
Address: 4 blvd du Palais, Paris 75001, France
Tel: 43 73 78 41
Fax: 40 51 70 36

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Sainte Chapelle- A small gem that you shouldn't miss!

Sainte-Chapelle

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5 of 5 stars
rtmuss 3 contributions
Phila. Pa
Jul 12, 2009 New
1/1 found this review helpful

Wait until the sun comes out and find your way to visit this site. Even if you're not interested in the history, the sheer magnificence of the stained glass will be worth the visit. We were fortunate to be there during a performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. This was a feast for the senses.

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Breathtaking

Sainte-Chapelle

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4 of 5 stars
epdmb00 9 contributions
Baltimore
Jun 2, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We stood in line for this 3 times before finally going in.
Once, we stood in the line for the ministry office instead of the church. My fault.
Second time we got there and waited 10 minutes and they stopped the line at the people in front of us. Bitter
Third time we were there in line for a hour. It was worth it though. The stained glass is amazing. Not what I expected at all. AND it was a cloudy day. Please go early and check it out!

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First time walking into a room has almost brought me to tears.

Sainte-Chapelle

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5 of 5 stars
LadysMan217 14 contributions
Birmingham, MI
Jun 1, 2009

We'd been in Paris for 4 days, seeing beautiful building, after beautiful church, after beautiful statue, after beautiful garden. So when I walked upstairs at Sainte-Chapelle, I was prepared to see one more. What I saw was so beautiful, it almost brought me to tears...and I'm not that type of a person. The sun coming through the stained glass was amazing! If you see one thing in Paris, see this church. However...don't bother going if the sun is not out!!! If it is cloudy, I doubt the room will seem all that special.

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even amazed our 12 and 14 year old

Sainte-Chapelle

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5 of 5 stars
harpies 11 contributions
Harpenden, United Kingdom
May 30, 2009

Must admit some how missed visiting here on my last few visits to paris without our children
This time with both in tow decided to visit
Had to queue with no idea of building we were about to see as hidden from sight
Visited downstairs and then went upstairs
We were all speechless and in awe of the beautiful windows. Unbelievable
Feel a bit like paraphrasing Dr Johnson(?) " those not impressed here,not impressed anywhere!"

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A hidden Gem in Paris

Sainte-Chapelle

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5 of 5 stars
USAtouristcom 14 contributions
USAtouristcom
May 28, 2009

Sainte Chapelle is an exquisite gem that should be at the top of everyone's list of must-see attractions in Paris. Like the Sistine Chaple in Rome, this is one of the most beautiful sights that Paris has to offer.

It is only a few blocks from the Notre Dame Cathedral. Anyone visiting the magnificent beauty of Notre Dame, should also taske time to see the exquisite elegance of Sainte Chapelle. The windows in Notre Dame are certainly impressive when viewed from the dark interior, but Sainte Chapelle is a compltely different experience.

The interior of Sainte Chapelle is tiny and intimate. The stained glass windows rise above you on all sides to implausible heights. When the sun shines, the entire interior of Sainte Chapelle is bathed in the multicolored glow of a jeweled prismatic kaliedoscope. It is breathtaking!

I am amozed that so many tourists miss seeing this spectacular Paris attraction.

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Sainte-Chapelle Address

4 blvd du Palais, Paris 75001, France
Tel: 43 73 78 41 Fax: 40 51 70 36