July 9th Eight centuries of dirt, grime and pollution were removed during the seven-year project. BACH ET MOZART BACH QUATUOR PARIS CLASSIK le Saint-Louis, the small island in the Seine River next to le de la Cit where Sainte-Chapelle is located, is named after him (as is Saint Louis, Missouri, along with many other places around the world). Check the posted menus to find what you like - all are good. , FABIENNE CONRAD JEAN-CHRISTOPHE ROUGER, Attraction : It is also called " Sainte Chapelle Du Palais " because it is, with the Conciergerie, one of the vestiges of the Palace of the City, the former residence of Kings of France. It was the first of its kind. 1. To protect the priceless treasures from destruction by the Nazis during World War II, workers removed and carefully labeled every piece of glass prior to the German invasion, and then replaced them after the war. If you have more time, walk around the corner and follow the road along the river to Place Dauphine (1 block away - see the map below). In 2020, Ste. , Even better, do both! The high part, almost deprived of walls, offer exceptional windows of more than 15 meters in height, training a real cathedral of light. It was, and still is, a marvel, with tall, thin walls filled with lacy stained glass. The chapel is one of the most popular churches in Paris and attracts about 900,000 visitors each year. QUATUOR CLASSIK ENSEMBLE This is the city's most popular historic concert venue and tickets frequently sell out, especially from May through September and for special event concerts on Christmas Eveand New Year's Eve. Located in the centre of the city within the Palais de Justice complex on the le de la Cite, the Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) is a small Gothic chapel constructed in the Rayonnant style. VITALI CHACONNE About two-thirds of what you see today is original, dating back to the 13th century and making it the oldest surviving stained glass in Paris. Although Sainte Chapelle measures only 118feet long x 56 feet wide, the ceiling reaches 139 feet high. Get your tour dates seen by one billion fans. To maintain the intimate feel of this unique space, most concerts seat only 200- so don't wait to get your tickets, as availability is often limited. , ADAGIO Almost next door is the Conciergerie - a medieval palace used as a prison called the "antechamber of the guillotine" during the Reign of Terror where Marie Antoinette spent her final days. You'll be whisked inside and then watch spellbound as musicians play music by the masters. At the top, take a deep breath - you're about to emerge into a dazzling stained glass kaleidoscope sparkling like a million multi-faceted jewels framed by narrow 50-foot stone columns. Chapelle has been a pillar of the Idaho wine community, offering wine education, a popular Sunday summer concert series and a home-away-from-home for our loyal wine club members. PACHELBEL CANON , ORCHESTRE CLASSIK ENSEMBLE If you prefer the personal touch of aguided tour,this small grouple de la Cit Walking Tour including Notre Damegives youskip-the-line ticketsto both placesas well as walking tour of the island that includes views of the reconstruction work atNotre Dame,currently closed due to the devastating fire. Open:Daily - Monday through Sunday Orchestre Les Solistes Franais On closer inspection, you can see many different scenes - 1,113 in all - in the 15 stained glass windows. , Fleur-de-lis, symbols of monarchy have to disappear. October 1 - March 31: 9am - 5pm Classified as "Historic Monument", the building is managed by the Center of the National Monuments today. ,
, 8 Boulevard du Palais, Paris, France, 75001. If you visit during the day, remember that as a top Paris attraction, Sainte Chapelle attracts numerous visitors throughout much of the year. , -JR & The Sting Rays Youcan save time when you book a skip-the-line ticketor tour online in advance. CANON DE PACHELBEL ADAGIO LES PLUS BELLE PAGES POUR QUATUOR Chapelle Privacy Policy Terms of Use Please enjoy responsibly. Ste. , 5. Superb acoustics, along with the chapel's magnificent beauty, also make Saint Chapelle a popularplace for hearing baroque and classical music evening candlelight concerts - an experience you should not miss! Be sure to choose the Service Privilege option for the best seating, the most champagne, the best meal, and the ultimate experience. He's been immortalized in a statue on the facade of the Hotel de Ville. The lucky ones are ticket holders for the classical music concerts held here. You have two excellent options: explore on your own or with a guide during the day, or enjoy a memorable candlelight concert of classic or baroque music during the evening. Today, visitors don't go to the chapel to see the Crown of Thorns or Louis' other dusty relics, they go to see the glorious stained-glass walls, the vaulted ceiling, and the miracle of medieval engineering. The meticulous renovation was finished just in time to celebrate the 800th anniversary of King Louis IX in 2015. -The Big Wow The king ordered the best stained glass craftsmen from the recently-completed Chartres Cathedral to create Sainte Chapelle's windows, and if you visit both places, you can see similarities:brilliant colorssurpassing thesimplicity of the windows' designs. , , Montreuil made his arch taller and with a point and added vaulting that put the weight of the roof onto a few columns. 800 years before the glass pyramids of the Louvre were built, Gothic engineers and masons built these almost weightless walls of stained glass. Sainte Chapelle's 275-foot spire dates back only to 1853. Treasury of the radiant Gothic, Saint Chapelle is intended to welcome only King and her court. But when you reach the last window on the right end of the south wall, look closely and you'll see something different: scenes of King Louis IX bringing the Crown of Thorns and other relics back to Paris. The Crown of Thornsand Louis IX's other religious relics became scattered during the French Revolution. Please no pets on concert days, with the exception of "Wine and Canines" on September 17th LES PLUS BELLES SONATES BAROQUES -Blues Brothers , , ,
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Paris Passis a similar option - but in addition to freeskip-the-line accessto 60+ attractions including Sainte Chapelle, you also get ahop on/hop off sightseeing tour,free travelon the Paris public transportation system while your pass is valid, and discounts at restaurants and shops. This romantic, VIP dinner cruise is the #1 nighttime activity. Gothic Splendor, Timeless Beauty in Paris. BAROK ENSEMBLE , PAUL ROUGER Find hotels in the Latin Quarter, Saint Germain, the Right Bank, the Marais, near the Eiffel Tower. If you want to learn more about what you'll see once you're inside, join an le de la Cit Walking Tour including Notre Dame which includes skip-the-line tickets and guided tours of Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie along a walking tour of the neighborhood and its topattractions. Orchestre PARIS CLASSIK Note: Please seperate each email address with a comma. Try to visit La Sainte Chapelle on a sunny day when the deep, rich colors of the glass will be absolutely vibrant.
Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25, Schedule: Staying near Sainte Chapelle and le de la Cit puts you in a wonderful location for exploring the many historical attractions, beautiful parks, and excellent bistros and restaurants in this central part of Paris. Moreover essentially for the magnificence of its stained-glass windows while making up(composing) 1113 stages which tell the story of the world, which we visit her(it) today. , , PAUL ROUGER It consists of two parts. https://www.classictic.com/en/affiliate/10055/?e=1084131&r=77, http://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/266168/271177/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.fr%2Ffr%2Fmanifestation%2Fvivaldi-les-quatre-saisons-billet%2Fidmanif%2F518421%2Fidtier%2F18864121, https://www.classictic.com/en/affiliate/10055/?e=1084134&r=77, http://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/266168/271177/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.fr%2Ffr%2Fmanifestation%2Fadagio-billet%2Fidmanif%2F518663%2Fidtier%2F18864121, https://www.classictic.com/en/affiliate/10055/?e=1084137&r=77, http://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/266168/271177/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.fr%2Ffr%2Fmanifestation%2Fprestige-du-violon-billet%2Fidmanif%2F502954%2Fidtier%2F18864121, https://www.classictic.com/en/affiliate/10055/?e=1084140&r=77, https://www.classictic.com/en/affiliate/10055/?e=1084143&r=77. 9. , June 25th -The Come Together Band In one of those odd twists of history, Baudouin became Emperor of Constantinople and ended up using the relic as collateral for a loan from Venetian bankers, who were the major moneylenders of the day. -Emily Stanton Band Although the brilliant colored glass steals the show, don't miss the chapel's other rich ornamentation: lavish gilding, lushly painted medieval frescoes, countless carvings, and magnificent statues of the 12 Apostles standing in the alcoves. July 23rd AIRS D'OPERAS ET MUSIQUE SACREE PRESTIGE DU VIOLON, Attraction : , GILLES HARLE, Attraction : , 6. , Go straight to: How to Get Skip-the-Line Tickets| Guided Tours | Sainte-Chapelle Concert Schedules & Tickets | Hours & Location | Fun Facts | Stay Nearby | Dine & Drink Nearby | Map | More to See & Do, Top photo: Sainte-Chapelle stained glass panels, (c) Paris Discovery Guide. MOZART , Louis paid off the debt and acquired the crown of thorns for himself. , BERTRAND CERVERA, For the place: "SAINTE CHAPELLE - PARIS", THE FAMOUS QUARTETS & SES PLUS BELLES PAGES. One of the greatest achievements of Gothic architecture, the SainteChapelle boasts extensive displays of stained glass. Pope Boniface VIII canonized Louis IX as a saint in 1297, the only French king awarded this distinction. The Rose Window is most brilliant right before sunset as almost-horizontal streams of light shine through the glass. Already one of the most dazzling churches in Paris, La Sainte Chapelle was made even better during an extensive restoration. Building started in 1240 and finished in 1248. When he couldn't pay up, he appealed to the French king Louis IX (otherwise known as Saint Louis, like in the island). Enjoy the small shops and eateries. Picnics welcome, food available for purchase on site from local vendors. Other options forskip-the-line entry:If you plan to visit other Paris museums and monuments, theParis Museum Passcan save you a lot of money. The low chapel, in which stained-glass windows were torn away in 1691 to be replaced by some plain glass, resisted all the same several fires and a flood. PAUL ROUGER There are concerts many evenings during much of the year although things slow down in the winter months, since La Saint Chapelle is not heated. If you want to attend one of the evening candlelight concerts at Sainte Chapelle, book early. BERTRAND CERVERA, Attraction : To know the price lists of tickets, and buy your pass meeting on the site Ticketmaster, CLASSICAL MUSIC & OPERA - CLASSICAL MUSIC, American Express Partner of Ticketmaster, Ticketnet, a company of Ticketmaster group. Sainte-chapelle, AVE MARIA A LA SAINTE CHAPELLE and 16 years and under are FREE. ,
3, Current Hours:Open daily from 11am to 5pm. It was commissioned by Louis IX in the 1240s to house relics from the Holy Land. Here are several excellent choices within a 5-minute walk: Use this Paris hotel map to find more hotels near Sainte Chapelle: Les Deux Palais, almost directly across the street (Boulevard du Palais), is a popular place for simple brasserie fare: salads, steak-frites, pastas, or just a drink. You will be automatically logged off from the other account. It's essentially a building of glass. Unlike many other Paris churches, it was completed in a relatively short period. La Sainte-Chapelle, or The Holy Chapel, is on the island where Paris was founded, built in the former courtyard of the Royal Palace by Louis IX. Numerous buses also stop nearby. VIVALDI LES QUATRE SAISONS September 10th Snake River Valley Harvest Festival, details at www.universe.com/snakerivervalley Even though Louis IX paid a small fortune for them - more than three times the cost of building Sainte-Chapelle - their authenticity has never been confirmed. You might say it all started with the Fourth Crusade. August 6th Although there is some debate, it's generally accepted that the chief architect of La Sainte Chapelle was Pierre de Montreuil (1200 1266).
, The stained glass walls are among the most magnificent in the world. As a French cultural site, Sainte Chapelle offers free admission for all visitors under 18 (photo ID required) and EU/EEA visitors 18-25 (photo ID required). You'll see a magnificentstatue of King Henry IV on horseback, and below that, a lovely park called Square de Vert Galant at the very tip of le de la Cit. You can find the complete schedule here. SABINE REVAULT, Attraction : Saint Chapelle is situated in 8 boulevard of the Palace, on the Island of the City, in the 1st district of Paris. The steeple was torn down and Louis IX's religious relics were removed. Please select the account you would like to continue with. Orchestre PARIS CLASSIK When you visit Sainte Chapelle, you'll enter on the ground floor, pass through a lovely first floor chapel once used by palace staff and now sharing space with a bookshop/souvenir stand, and walk up 33 well-worn stone steps enclosed by a narrow circular stairwell. LES SOLISTES FRANCAIS You can see the complete Sainte-Chapelle concert schedule and get your tickets here. Several waves of restoration follow one another in the first part of the XIXth century. One of the leaders of that crusade, a French nobleman named Baudouin, acquired what he believed was the crown of thorns, a sacred Christian relic. La Sainte-Chapelle sustained considerable damage during the French Revolution. Tickets are provided through ClassicTic, Sainte-Chapelle's official ticket partner. , $15 general admission and $12 wine club BERTRAND CERVERA July 16th SOPHIE PATTEY Check Availability, VIP Dinner Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens , -Kyd J Band 2. BACH ET VIVALDI
It's an amazing experience sitting in this Gothic masterpiece of a church and listening to classical music played by some of the best musicians in France. Would you like to become a Verified User? Bask in the light of bygone days and feel the warmth and wonder emanating from some of the most beautiful windows in the world. In order to experience Universe, you need to turn your Javascript on. PAUL ROUGER, Attraction : September 3rd CANON DE PACHELBEL , Bus: Lines 21, 27, 38, 85, 96 and Batabus (Notre Dame or Hotel de Ville stop) Discover all 20 upcoming concerts scheduled in 2022-2023 at Sainte-chapelle. , ORCHESTRE CLASSIK ENSEMBLE If you had to pick the most beautiful sight in Paris, Sainte Chapelle's 15 soaring medieval stained glass windows in jewel-like hues of crimson, blue, gold, green, and purple might top your list. The Sainte-Chapelle provides visitors with a spectacular visual experience since the entire upper tier of the chapel is surrounded by enormous stained glass windows. DAVID BRACCINI , This breathtaking Gothic chapel, with its stunning stained glass windows, is one of the most exhilarating places in Paris. , What's the best way to experience Sainte Chapelle? le de la Cit Walking Tour including Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle Concert Schedules & Tickets. 7. You'll see 8-10 small restaurants and cafes lining the square. Overhead, a vaulted dark-blue ceiling studded with golden stars seems to float in the light-filled space. La SainteChapelle, 8, boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France, Google Maps. BACH LES VARIATIONS GOLDBERG Join us for the Summer of Wine and discover whats in store for many years to come at Ste. , VITALI CHACONNE His idea was to push the boundaries of what the Romans knew about arches. Sainte-chapelle hosts concerts for a wide range of genres from artists such as Antonio Vivaldi, having previously welcomed the likes of Antonio Vivaldi. Most of them were recovered, and now reside at Notre Dame Cathedral. History says that he buys the crown of thorns from Baudoin for a sum three more important than what will cost him the construction of Saint Chapelle! Your Javascript appears to be disabled. Deprived of its relics (which are a part from now on of the treasure of the church Notre-Dame), in the revolution, period in which Saint Chapelle will stop being a place of worship. We highly recommend that you become one of them by booking a classical music concert. , It is one of the jewels of the heritage the most visited. Booking.Com Paris Hotel Deals As a verified user, you will be granted access to our quick upload forms, that allow you to upload content faster. FOLIES BAROQUES RENAISSANCE ET AVE MARIA June 18th Father's Day Concert with -The High Street Band If you're visiting with your family, lease note thatfree admissionis available for all visitors under 18 (photo ID required) and EU/EEA visitors 18-25 (photo ID required). It turns out to be the new owner of the crown of thorns of the Christ and the piece of the real cross, the vestiges of the crucifixion which he does not want to see scattered. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. DAVID BRACCINI, Attraction : There are no upcoming events at this time. It's a fascinating place to visit and explore, and you can save on the entrance fee when you get a combo skip-the-line ticket for both Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. (Or get a ticket for just the Conciergerie.). Interested in concerts at other Paris venues? If you can imagine this, the entire 600 square metres (6,500 sq ft) of stained-glass windows and walls were meticulously disassembled, cleaned with lasers, then put back together again. The skip-the-lineSainte Chapelle entrance ticketthroughGet Your Guidelets youwalk right pastthe ticket line and gives you priority entry access to the security check line and entrance. We estimate its construction was complete in less than 7 years, what represents a record time for such a building at that time, and what is a proof of the financial health of the kingdom. For a memorable experience as well as the chance to see by this beautiful medieval venue by candlelight, attend a classical music concert on Saint Chapelle's second floor chapel, surrounded by the sumptuous stained glass. ALBINONI : adagio All rights reserved 2019, Find immediate answers to your questions with our online help, Collect your tickets in one of our 1600 withdrawal points, Book your tickets with confidence and serenity, The souvenir ticket for all fans.A Ticketmaster exclusive product. August 13th Paris, France. Check with Booking.com to find today's sale prices on hotel rooms in every arrondissement of Paris. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing, Location: 8 Boulevard du Palais, 1st arrondissement. HAENDEL SARABANDE, Attraction : There are plenty of other options for exploring Sainte Chapelle and nearby le de la Cit attractions available as well - you cancheck them out here. Save money when you get acombo skip-the-line ticketgiving you entrance to bothSainte Chapelleandthe Conciergerie,the famous medieval prison whereMarie Antoinetteawaited her fate at the guillotine during the French Revolution. , A 7-year project to clean and restore Sainte Chapelle's stained glass completed a few years ago, leaving the windows more sparkling and beautiful than ever. September 17th - First Annual "Wine and Canines" Featuring The Bottom Line Band, Wine & Canines features pet products, pet services, & for this event only family & kid friendly canines are welcome to attend this end of the season concert. ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE L'OPERA DE PARIS, Attraction : Starting at the oldest food market in the city, follow your expert guide through the historic Marais neighborhood to visit the top food & wine shops, tasting the best of French food. Ste. , No outside Alcohol {"https:\/\/9968c6ef49dc043599a5-e151928c3d69a5a4a2d07a8bf3efa90a.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com\/323429-8.jpg":"Michael D. 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Orchestre PARIS CLASSIK AVE MARIA A LA SAINTE CHAPELLE If additional tickets are available at the gate the cost will be: You can get tickets to just Sainte Chapelle or save money with a discounted combo ticket for both attractions. 3. Concerts usually take place 2-3 times each week. CLASSICAL MUSIC & OPERA - CLASSICAL MUSIC, Attraction : AVE MARIA DE CACCINI & SCHUBERT Saint Chapelle was built in the XIIIth century, between 1241 and 1248, at the request of Saint-Louis. Choose a 2, 4, or 6 day pass. 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Search for your hotel. QUATUOR LES SOLISTES FRANCAIS At the chapel's west end, a magnificent rose window composed of 86 stained glass panels shows the Apocalypse of Saint John. During the revolution, the outer decorations are destroyed, and the arrow also. , April 1 - September 30: 9am - 7pm , CLAIRE CERVERA, Attraction : , 4. Batobus: (Notre Dame or Hotel de Ville stop) - Get Batobus hop on hop off river cruise tickets. THE FAMOUS QUARTETS & SES PLUS BELLES PAGES, Attraction : These items were purchased from the Byzantine emperor Baldwin II in 1239 for a huge sum of 135,000 Livres (the church cost 40,000 livres to build) due to the King's desire to elevate France as the leader of Western Christianity. To get to Sainte Chapelle you must first pass security at the Palais de la Justice, then climb a spiral staircase before entering the magical kingdom created on order of French king Louis IX in the 13th century. Copyright 2010-2022 Voconces Culinary Ltd, all rights reserved. In addition to its ethereal beauty, La Sainte Chapelle has excellent acoustics and has become our readers' favorite venue for classical music concerts in Paris. No one not the Greeks, not the Romans, not the Byzantines had done it before the French Gothic architects of the 13th century. VIVALDI LES QUATRE SAISONS To explore the rest of the ancient area behind Sainte Chapelle, continue walking west (ie, away from Sainte Chapelle). Built in spectacular High Gothic style by French King Louis "The Pious" IX to house his collection of sacred Crucifixion relics including Christ's Crown of Thorns, SainteChapellewas completed in 1248 on le de la Cit (one of the two small Seine River islands) in a former royal palace-fortress, Palais de la Cit, until recently home to the Palais de Justice. As Louis collected other alleged relics he realized he needed a suitable place to keep and display them, and La Sainte-Chapelle was therefore created. DAVID BRACCINI Chapelle celebrates 45 Years of Idaho Winemaking, a premier honor that wed like to celebrate with our friends and family. QUATUOR LES SOLISTES FRANCAIS, Attraction : Sainte Chapelle is located almost next door to its less-famous neighbor, the Conciergerie, once a medieval palace but better known as the notorious prison where Marie Antoinette spent her final days. 8. Orchestre PARIS CLASSIK Logging in with Facebook or Google will register you for an Eventseeker account assuming you agree to the. The church as we see it today is a faithful restoration completed in 1855. Built by King Louis IX from 1238-1244, the chapel housed holy relics from the Passion believed to be Jesus' Crown of Thorns and a piece of the True Cross. Imposing and yet marvelously intricate, La SainteChapelle is located on the Ile de la Cit near Notre Dame. Walk down the stairs (they're easy to spot) to Square de Vert Galant, and find a spot on the grassor a nearby bench to relax for a bit after your Sainte Chapelle tour and watch all the sightseeing boats as they cruise down the Seine River. Not only does provide it give youfree entrytoSainte Chapelle,but you can also use it forskip-the-line admission to 60+ other Paris attractionssuch as the Louvre, Versailles, and Arc de Triomphe. Please note: Although we do our best to ensure that content on ParisDiscoveryGuide.com is accurate, information can change at any point without our knowledge. Save 20% to 30% or even more! Here's the most reliable source for classical music tickets , The Food & Wine of the Marais Of return of crusade, the sovereign indeed wishes to shelter the holy relics which he acquired in a building of exception. Inside, the church appears weightless and airy, and is one of the most amazing examples of Gothic architecture anywhere. Original photos Mark Craft, all rights reserved. From the street, only the tall piercing spiral of the church can be seen.
complete Sainte-Chapelle concert schedule and get your tickets here. Save this event to your plans and we'll remind you when it's coming up! 10. Browse the list of upcoming concerts, and if you cant find your favourite artist, track them and let Songkick tell you when they are next in your area. Sainte-Chapelle islocated on the le de la Cit near Notre Dame and the Conciergerie. His supporting stone frame is as strong as the frame of a modern steel glass building. Another benefit of the renovation was that much of the connective lead that joins the windows were replaced with a new, almost invisible glue, making the glass even more pronounced. Metro: Line 4, Cit station Its invaluable possessions indicate to the period powerful king as leader of the western Christendom. , Place Dauphine is one of those quiet, hidden spots in Paris known to locals but usually not discovered by visitors. Orchestre Les Solistes Franais La Sainte Chapelle, a jewel of Gothic architecture, is smack dab in the middle of Paris, just steps from Notre Dame Cathedral, yet is hidden behind the massive Palace of Justice complex. 19348 Lowell Rd.Caldwell, Idaho 83607(208) 453-7843 ext. , Reserve your table. -Blues Addicts VIVALDI LES QUATRE SAISONS Chapelle Winery has served as Idahos wine-loving destination for generations. Although Sainte Chapelle sustained heavy damage during the French Revolution and required extensive renovation, much of the stained glass escaped destruction.
, 8 Boulevard du Palais, Paris, France, 75001. If you visit during the day, remember that as a top Paris attraction, Sainte Chapelle attracts numerous visitors throughout much of the year. , -JR & The Sting Rays Youcan save time when you book a skip-the-line ticketor tour online in advance. CANON DE PACHELBEL ADAGIO LES PLUS BELLE PAGES POUR QUATUOR Chapelle Privacy Policy Terms of Use Please enjoy responsibly. Ste. , 5. Superb acoustics, along with the chapel's magnificent beauty, also make Saint Chapelle a popularplace for hearing baroque and classical music evening candlelight concerts - an experience you should not miss! Be sure to choose the Service Privilege option for the best seating, the most champagne, the best meal, and the ultimate experience. He's been immortalized in a statue on the facade of the Hotel de Ville. The lucky ones are ticket holders for the classical music concerts held here. You have two excellent options: explore on your own or with a guide during the day, or enjoy a memorable candlelight concert of classic or baroque music during the evening. Today, visitors don't go to the chapel to see the Crown of Thorns or Louis' other dusty relics, they go to see the glorious stained-glass walls, the vaulted ceiling, and the miracle of medieval engineering. The meticulous renovation was finished just in time to celebrate the 800th anniversary of King Louis IX in 2015. -The Big Wow The king ordered the best stained glass craftsmen from the recently-completed Chartres Cathedral to create Sainte Chapelle's windows, and if you visit both places, you can see similarities:brilliant colorssurpassing thesimplicity of the windows' designs. , , Montreuil made his arch taller and with a point and added vaulting that put the weight of the roof onto a few columns. 800 years before the glass pyramids of the Louvre were built, Gothic engineers and masons built these almost weightless walls of stained glass. Sainte Chapelle's 275-foot spire dates back only to 1853. Treasury of the radiant Gothic, Saint Chapelle is intended to welcome only King and her court. But when you reach the last window on the right end of the south wall, look closely and you'll see something different: scenes of King Louis IX bringing the Crown of Thorns and other relics back to Paris. The Crown of Thornsand Louis IX's other religious relics became scattered during the French Revolution. Please no pets on concert days, with the exception of "Wine and Canines" on September 17th LES PLUS BELLES SONATES BAROQUES -Blues Brothers , , ,
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Paris Passis a similar option - but in addition to freeskip-the-line accessto 60+ attractions including Sainte Chapelle, you also get ahop on/hop off sightseeing tour,free travelon the Paris public transportation system while your pass is valid, and discounts at restaurants and shops. This romantic, VIP dinner cruise is the #1 nighttime activity. Gothic Splendor, Timeless Beauty in Paris. BAROK ENSEMBLE , PAUL ROUGER Find hotels in the Latin Quarter, Saint Germain, the Right Bank, the Marais, near the Eiffel Tower. If you want to learn more about what you'll see once you're inside, join an le de la Cit Walking Tour including Notre Dame which includes skip-the-line tickets and guided tours of Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie along a walking tour of the neighborhood and its topattractions. Orchestre PARIS CLASSIK Note: Please seperate each email address with a comma. Try to visit La Sainte Chapelle on a sunny day when the deep, rich colors of the glass will be absolutely vibrant.
Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25, Schedule: Staying near Sainte Chapelle and le de la Cit puts you in a wonderful location for exploring the many historical attractions, beautiful parks, and excellent bistros and restaurants in this central part of Paris. Moreover essentially for the magnificence of its stained-glass windows while making up(composing) 1113 stages which tell the story of the world, which we visit her(it) today. , , PAUL ROUGER It consists of two parts. https://www.classictic.com/en/affiliate/10055/?e=1084131&r=77, http://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/266168/271177/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.fr%2Ffr%2Fmanifestation%2Fvivaldi-les-quatre-saisons-billet%2Fidmanif%2F518421%2Fidtier%2F18864121, https://www.classictic.com/en/affiliate/10055/?e=1084134&r=77, http://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/266168/271177/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.fr%2Ffr%2Fmanifestation%2Fadagio-billet%2Fidmanif%2F518663%2Fidtier%2F18864121, https://www.classictic.com/en/affiliate/10055/?e=1084137&r=77, http://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/266168/271177/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.fr%2Ffr%2Fmanifestation%2Fprestige-du-violon-billet%2Fidmanif%2F502954%2Fidtier%2F18864121, https://www.classictic.com/en/affiliate/10055/?e=1084140&r=77, https://www.classictic.com/en/affiliate/10055/?e=1084143&r=77. 9. , June 25th -The Come Together Band In one of those odd twists of history, Baudouin became Emperor of Constantinople and ended up using the relic as collateral for a loan from Venetian bankers, who were the major moneylenders of the day. -Emily Stanton Band Although the brilliant colored glass steals the show, don't miss the chapel's other rich ornamentation: lavish gilding, lushly painted medieval frescoes, countless carvings, and magnificent statues of the 12 Apostles standing in the alcoves. July 23rd AIRS D'OPERAS ET MUSIQUE SACREE PRESTIGE DU VIOLON, Attraction : , GILLES HARLE, Attraction : , 6. , Go straight to: How to Get Skip-the-Line Tickets| Guided Tours | Sainte-Chapelle Concert Schedules & Tickets | Hours & Location | Fun Facts | Stay Nearby | Dine & Drink Nearby | Map | More to See & Do, Top photo: Sainte-Chapelle stained glass panels, (c) Paris Discovery Guide. MOZART , Louis paid off the debt and acquired the crown of thorns for himself. , BERTRAND CERVERA, For the place: "SAINTE CHAPELLE - PARIS", THE FAMOUS QUARTETS & SES PLUS BELLES PAGES. One of the greatest achievements of Gothic architecture, the SainteChapelle boasts extensive displays of stained glass. Pope Boniface VIII canonized Louis IX as a saint in 1297, the only French king awarded this distinction. The Rose Window is most brilliant right before sunset as almost-horizontal streams of light shine through the glass. Already one of the most dazzling churches in Paris, La Sainte Chapelle was made even better during an extensive restoration. Building started in 1240 and finished in 1248. When he couldn't pay up, he appealed to the French king Louis IX (otherwise known as Saint Louis, like in the island). Enjoy the small shops and eateries. Picnics welcome, food available for purchase on site from local vendors. Other options forskip-the-line entry:If you plan to visit other Paris museums and monuments, theParis Museum Passcan save you a lot of money. The low chapel, in which stained-glass windows were torn away in 1691 to be replaced by some plain glass, resisted all the same several fires and a flood. PAUL ROUGER There are concerts many evenings during much of the year although things slow down in the winter months, since La Saint Chapelle is not heated. If you want to attend one of the evening candlelight concerts at Sainte Chapelle, book early. BERTRAND CERVERA, Attraction : To know the price lists of tickets, and buy your pass meeting on the site Ticketmaster, CLASSICAL MUSIC & OPERA - CLASSICAL MUSIC, American Express Partner of Ticketmaster, Ticketnet, a company of Ticketmaster group. Sainte-chapelle, AVE MARIA A LA SAINTE CHAPELLE and 16 years and under are FREE. ,
3, Current Hours:Open daily from 11am to 5pm. It was commissioned by Louis IX in the 1240s to house relics from the Holy Land. Here are several excellent choices within a 5-minute walk: Use this Paris hotel map to find more hotels near Sainte Chapelle: Les Deux Palais, almost directly across the street (Boulevard du Palais), is a popular place for simple brasserie fare: salads, steak-frites, pastas, or just a drink. You will be automatically logged off from the other account. It's essentially a building of glass. Unlike many other Paris churches, it was completed in a relatively short period. La Sainte-Chapelle, or The Holy Chapel, is on the island where Paris was founded, built in the former courtyard of the Royal Palace by Louis IX. Numerous buses also stop nearby. VIVALDI LES QUATRE SAISONS September 10th Snake River Valley Harvest Festival, details at www.universe.com/snakerivervalley Even though Louis IX paid a small fortune for them - more than three times the cost of building Sainte-Chapelle - their authenticity has never been confirmed. You might say it all started with the Fourth Crusade. August 6th Although there is some debate, it's generally accepted that the chief architect of La Sainte Chapelle was Pierre de Montreuil (1200 1266).
, The stained glass walls are among the most magnificent in the world. As a French cultural site, Sainte Chapelle offers free admission for all visitors under 18 (photo ID required) and EU/EEA visitors 18-25 (photo ID required). You'll see a magnificentstatue of King Henry IV on horseback, and below that, a lovely park called Square de Vert Galant at the very tip of le de la Cit. You can find the complete schedule here. SABINE REVAULT, Attraction : Saint Chapelle is situated in 8 boulevard of the Palace, on the Island of the City, in the 1st district of Paris. The steeple was torn down and Louis IX's religious relics were removed. Please select the account you would like to continue with. Orchestre PARIS CLASSIK When you visit Sainte Chapelle, you'll enter on the ground floor, pass through a lovely first floor chapel once used by palace staff and now sharing space with a bookshop/souvenir stand, and walk up 33 well-worn stone steps enclosed by a narrow circular stairwell. LES SOLISTES FRANCAIS You can see the complete Sainte-Chapelle concert schedule and get your tickets here. Several waves of restoration follow one another in the first part of the XIXth century. One of the leaders of that crusade, a French nobleman named Baudouin, acquired what he believed was the crown of thorns, a sacred Christian relic. La Sainte-Chapelle sustained considerable damage during the French Revolution. Tickets are provided through ClassicTic, Sainte-Chapelle's official ticket partner. , $15 general admission and $12 wine club BERTRAND CERVERA July 16th SOPHIE PATTEY Check Availability, VIP Dinner Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens , -Kyd J Band 2. BACH ET VIVALDI
It's an amazing experience sitting in this Gothic masterpiece of a church and listening to classical music played by some of the best musicians in France. Would you like to become a Verified User? Bask in the light of bygone days and feel the warmth and wonder emanating from some of the most beautiful windows in the world. In order to experience Universe, you need to turn your Javascript on. PAUL ROUGER, Attraction : September 3rd CANON DE PACHELBEL , Bus: Lines 21, 27, 38, 85, 96 and Batabus (Notre Dame or Hotel de Ville stop) Discover all 20 upcoming concerts scheduled in 2022-2023 at Sainte-chapelle. , ORCHESTRE CLASSIK ENSEMBLE If you had to pick the most beautiful sight in Paris, Sainte Chapelle's 15 soaring medieval stained glass windows in jewel-like hues of crimson, blue, gold, green, and purple might top your list. The Sainte-Chapelle provides visitors with a spectacular visual experience since the entire upper tier of the chapel is surrounded by enormous stained glass windows. DAVID BRACCINI , This breathtaking Gothic chapel, with its stunning stained glass windows, is one of the most exhilarating places in Paris. , What's the best way to experience Sainte Chapelle? le de la Cit Walking Tour including Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle Concert Schedules & Tickets. 7. You'll see 8-10 small restaurants and cafes lining the square. Overhead, a vaulted dark-blue ceiling studded with golden stars seems to float in the light-filled space. La SainteChapelle, 8, boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France, Google Maps. BACH LES VARIATIONS GOLDBERG Join us for the Summer of Wine and discover whats in store for many years to come at Ste. , VITALI CHACONNE His idea was to push the boundaries of what the Romans knew about arches. Sainte-chapelle hosts concerts for a wide range of genres from artists such as Antonio Vivaldi, having previously welcomed the likes of Antonio Vivaldi. Most of them were recovered, and now reside at Notre Dame Cathedral. History says that he buys the crown of thorns from Baudoin for a sum three more important than what will cost him the construction of Saint Chapelle! Your Javascript appears to be disabled. Deprived of its relics (which are a part from now on of the treasure of the church Notre-Dame), in the revolution, period in which Saint Chapelle will stop being a place of worship. We highly recommend that you become one of them by booking a classical music concert. , It is one of the jewels of the heritage the most visited. Booking.Com Paris Hotel Deals As a verified user, you will be granted access to our quick upload forms, that allow you to upload content faster. FOLIES BAROQUES RENAISSANCE ET AVE MARIA June 18th Father's Day Concert with -The High Street Band If you're visiting with your family, lease note thatfree admissionis available for all visitors under 18 (photo ID required) and EU/EEA visitors 18-25 (photo ID required). It turns out to be the new owner of the crown of thorns of the Christ and the piece of the real cross, the vestiges of the crucifixion which he does not want to see scattered. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. DAVID BRACCINI, Attraction : There are no upcoming events at this time. It's a fascinating place to visit and explore, and you can save on the entrance fee when you get a combo skip-the-line ticket for both Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. (Or get a ticket for just the Conciergerie.). Interested in concerts at other Paris venues? If you can imagine this, the entire 600 square metres (6,500 sq ft) of stained-glass windows and walls were meticulously disassembled, cleaned with lasers, then put back together again. The skip-the-lineSainte Chapelle entrance ticketthroughGet Your Guidelets youwalk right pastthe ticket line and gives you priority entry access to the security check line and entrance. We estimate its construction was complete in less than 7 years, what represents a record time for such a building at that time, and what is a proof of the financial health of the kingdom. For a memorable experience as well as the chance to see by this beautiful medieval venue by candlelight, attend a classical music concert on Saint Chapelle's second floor chapel, surrounded by the sumptuous stained glass. ALBINONI : adagio All rights reserved 2019, Find immediate answers to your questions with our online help, Collect your tickets in one of our 1600 withdrawal points, Book your tickets with confidence and serenity, The souvenir ticket for all fans.A Ticketmaster exclusive product. August 13th Paris, France. Check with Booking.com to find today's sale prices on hotel rooms in every arrondissement of Paris. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing, Location: 8 Boulevard du Palais, 1st arrondissement. HAENDEL SARABANDE, Attraction : There are plenty of other options for exploring Sainte Chapelle and nearby le de la Cit attractions available as well - you cancheck them out here. Save money when you get acombo skip-the-line ticketgiving you entrance to bothSainte Chapelleandthe Conciergerie,the famous medieval prison whereMarie Antoinetteawaited her fate at the guillotine during the French Revolution. , A 7-year project to clean and restore Sainte Chapelle's stained glass completed a few years ago, leaving the windows more sparkling and beautiful than ever. September 17th - First Annual "Wine and Canines" Featuring The Bottom Line Band, Wine & Canines features pet products, pet services, & for this event only family & kid friendly canines are welcome to attend this end of the season concert. ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE L'OPERA DE PARIS, Attraction : Starting at the oldest food market in the city, follow your expert guide through the historic Marais neighborhood to visit the top food & wine shops, tasting the best of French food. Ste. , No outside Alcohol {"https:\/\/9968c6ef49dc043599a5-e151928c3d69a5a4a2d07a8bf3efa90a.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com\/323429-8.jpg":"Michael D. Hill Jr.^:^https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Sainte-Chapelle-Interior.jpg^:^https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0","https:\/\/9968c6ef49dc043599a5-e151928c3d69a5a4a2d07a8bf3efa90a.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com\/323429-7.jpg":"Guilhem Vellut^:^https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/o_0\/29949861782\/^:^https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/"}. Most depict Biblical scenesfrom the Old and New Testaments - if you want to "read" them in chronological order, go left to right, bottom to top. The chapel's previous four spires burned down. 2021 Ste. It also gives you time to admire the lightness and airiness of the church. , While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of our listings, events may be postponed or cancelled without notice. By the public transportation, we reach it in RER(REGIONAL EXPRESS NETWORK) (station Saint Michel) and in subway Chatelet. , You'll be given a complimentary brochure that tells you exactly what to look for in each window. Orchestre PARIS CLASSIK AVE MARIA A LA SAINTE CHAPELLE If additional tickets are available at the gate the cost will be: You can get tickets to just Sainte Chapelle or save money with a discounted combo ticket for both attractions. 3. Concerts usually take place 2-3 times each week. CLASSICAL MUSIC & OPERA - CLASSICAL MUSIC, Attraction : AVE MARIA DE CACCINI & SCHUBERT Saint Chapelle was built in the XIIIth century, between 1241 and 1248, at the request of Saint-Louis. Choose a 2, 4, or 6 day pass. 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Search for your hotel. QUATUOR LES SOLISTES FRANCAIS At the chapel's west end, a magnificent rose window composed of 86 stained glass panels shows the Apocalypse of Saint John. During the revolution, the outer decorations are destroyed, and the arrow also. , April 1 - September 30: 9am - 7pm , CLAIRE CERVERA, Attraction : , 4. Batobus: (Notre Dame or Hotel de Ville stop) - Get Batobus hop on hop off river cruise tickets. THE FAMOUS QUARTETS & SES PLUS BELLES PAGES, Attraction : These items were purchased from the Byzantine emperor Baldwin II in 1239 for a huge sum of 135,000 Livres (the church cost 40,000 livres to build) due to the King's desire to elevate France as the leader of Western Christianity. To get to Sainte Chapelle you must first pass security at the Palais de la Justice, then climb a spiral staircase before entering the magical kingdom created on order of French king Louis IX in the 13th century. Copyright 2010-2022 Voconces Culinary Ltd, all rights reserved. In addition to its ethereal beauty, La Sainte Chapelle has excellent acoustics and has become our readers' favorite venue for classical music concerts in Paris. No one not the Greeks, not the Romans, not the Byzantines had done it before the French Gothic architects of the 13th century. VIVALDI LES QUATRE SAISONS To explore the rest of the ancient area behind Sainte Chapelle, continue walking west (ie, away from Sainte Chapelle). Built in spectacular High Gothic style by French King Louis "The Pious" IX to house his collection of sacred Crucifixion relics including Christ's Crown of Thorns, SainteChapellewas completed in 1248 on le de la Cit (one of the two small Seine River islands) in a former royal palace-fortress, Palais de la Cit, until recently home to the Palais de Justice. As Louis collected other alleged relics he realized he needed a suitable place to keep and display them, and La Sainte-Chapelle was therefore created. DAVID BRACCINI Chapelle celebrates 45 Years of Idaho Winemaking, a premier honor that wed like to celebrate with our friends and family. QUATUOR LES SOLISTES FRANCAIS, Attraction : Sainte Chapelle is located almost next door to its less-famous neighbor, the Conciergerie, once a medieval palace but better known as the notorious prison where Marie Antoinette spent her final days. 8. Orchestre PARIS CLASSIK Logging in with Facebook or Google will register you for an Eventseeker account assuming you agree to the. The church as we see it today is a faithful restoration completed in 1855. Built by King Louis IX from 1238-1244, the chapel housed holy relics from the Passion believed to be Jesus' Crown of Thorns and a piece of the True Cross. Imposing and yet marvelously intricate, La SainteChapelle is located on the Ile de la Cit near Notre Dame. Walk down the stairs (they're easy to spot) to Square de Vert Galant, and find a spot on the grassor a nearby bench to relax for a bit after your Sainte Chapelle tour and watch all the sightseeing boats as they cruise down the Seine River. Not only does provide it give youfree entrytoSainte Chapelle,but you can also use it forskip-the-line admission to 60+ other Paris attractionssuch as the Louvre, Versailles, and Arc de Triomphe. Please note: Although we do our best to ensure that content on ParisDiscoveryGuide.com is accurate, information can change at any point without our knowledge. Save 20% to 30% or even more! Here's the most reliable source for classical music tickets , The Food & Wine of the Marais Of return of crusade, the sovereign indeed wishes to shelter the holy relics which he acquired in a building of exception. Inside, the church appears weightless and airy, and is one of the most amazing examples of Gothic architecture anywhere. Original photos Mark Craft, all rights reserved. From the street, only the tall piercing spiral of the church can be seen.
complete Sainte-Chapelle concert schedule and get your tickets here. Save this event to your plans and we'll remind you when it's coming up! 10. Browse the list of upcoming concerts, and if you cant find your favourite artist, track them and let Songkick tell you when they are next in your area. Sainte-Chapelle islocated on the le de la Cit near Notre Dame and the Conciergerie. His supporting stone frame is as strong as the frame of a modern steel glass building. Another benefit of the renovation was that much of the connective lead that joins the windows were replaced with a new, almost invisible glue, making the glass even more pronounced. Metro: Line 4, Cit station Its invaluable possessions indicate to the period powerful king as leader of the western Christendom. , Place Dauphine is one of those quiet, hidden spots in Paris known to locals but usually not discovered by visitors. Orchestre Les Solistes Franais La Sainte Chapelle, a jewel of Gothic architecture, is smack dab in the middle of Paris, just steps from Notre Dame Cathedral, yet is hidden behind the massive Palace of Justice complex. 19348 Lowell Rd.Caldwell, Idaho 83607(208) 453-7843 ext. , Reserve your table. -Blues Addicts VIVALDI LES QUATRE SAISONS Chapelle Winery has served as Idahos wine-loving destination for generations. Although Sainte Chapelle sustained heavy damage during the French Revolution and required extensive renovation, much of the stained glass escaped destruction.