Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie: Entry Ticket

Step back in time and see two of Paris's most historical monuments

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Highlight

Experience the awe-inspiring Sainte Chapelle, considered the most exquisite royal chapel constructed in France, and admire the stunning 15-meter tall stained glass windows
Visit The Conciergerie, one of the main prisons during the French Revolution, and explore the chapel dedicated to its well-known inmate, Marie-Antoinette
Uncover two significant historical landmarks of Paris at the Palais de la Cité, which was the royal residence until the 14th century

Summary

Aftermodern Paris has dazzled you with its trendy shops, bike lanes, and loaves of bread, take a journey back in time by visiting two of its most captivating historical sites in the medieval Palais de la Cité - the former home of the French Kings. Sainte Chappelle, boasting stunning stained glass windows, once housed the Crown of Thorns believed to belong to Christ. Meanwhile, the Conciergerie served as the residence, or rather prison, for Marie-Antoinette!

Description

After being surrounded by the boutiques, bicycles, and baguettes of contemporary Paris, take a journey back in time to explore two of the city's most fascinating and significant landmarks located in the medieval Palais de la Cité - formerly the royal residence. Sainte Chappelle, renowned for its captivating stained glass windows, once housed the Crown of Thorns believed to have been worn by Christ. On the other hand, the Conciergerie served as the residence, or more accurately, the prison, of Marie-Antoinette!

Witness two magnificent historical landmarks from France - a church dating back to the 13th century adorned with exquisite stained glass windows, and a medieval royal palace that once housed French monarchs. IMPORTANT: Security screenings are mandatory for all guests.

Situated proudly on the Ile de la Cite, this cozy chapel and UNESCO World Heritage site was dedicated on April 26, 1248. It was ordered by King Louis IX, who desired an elegant space to display his assortment of sacred relics, which included Christ's Crown of Thorns.

This impressive chapel is famous for its assortment of 15 exquisite stained glass windows, illustrating 1,113 stories from the Old and New Testaments - including a section illustrating the relocation of the Relics to Paris, with a focus on the church's supporter King Louis. When the sun shines bright, the light filtering through these windows makes you appreciate every raindrop that has ever touched Paris.

After the Kings of France decided that they preferred settling in the Louvre and Vincennes, they abandoned this medieval royal palace at the end of the 14th century. It was then transformed into a prison and revolutionary tribunal. Throughout the French Revolution, it served as one of the main detention centers and earned the nickname "the antechamber to the guillotine."

That saying proved to be accurate when it came to the most well-known occupant, the former Queen Marie Antoinette. While exploring the Salle des Gardes (Guards Room) and the vast Salle des Gens d'armes (Hall of the Soldiers), imagine the emotions she must have experienced during her imprisonment in this place. A chapel was built in her memory at the location of her former cell during the renovation.

The Histopad enables you to explore the medieval and revolutionary rooms, including the vanished spaces, using augmented reality technology that offers a trip back in time.