Contes et Histoires 2023: unusual tales to discover the Sainte-Chapelle

In Paris, the Christmas vacations are synonymous with discovery: from December 16 2023 to January 7 2024, the Sainte-Chapelle invites us to take part in the new edition of Contes et Histoires. On the program: unusual and fascinating visits!

Contes et Histoires is the event initiated by the Centre des Monuments Nationaux that enables families to rediscover France's heritage through themed and often unusual visits. It's also a great way to take your children on an enriching outing during the Christmas vacations. For this 2023 edition in Paris, the Sainte-Chapelle will be offering a variety of tours and events to reveal all its secrets... Join us from December 16, 2023 to January 7, 2024 to rediscover this monument of a thousand stained-glass windows on the Île de la Cité.

The Sainte-Chapelle and its 1113 stained-glass windows, a true Gothic jewel in Paris
The Sainte-Chapelle is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful buildings in Paris, with its 1113 colorful stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments. This 800-year-old Gothic gem becomes a magical place under the sun. [Read more]

Yes, you read that right: 1,000 stained-glass windows! The Sainte-Chapelle is an exceptional Gothic structure, built in just seven years! Located on theÎle de la Cité, this chapel is adorned with a vast array of stained glass windows depicting 1113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments. These decorations tell " the story of the world up to the arrival of the relics in Paris ".

To decipher all these scenes and discover the secrets of this magical Paris landmark, while having fun at the same time, take advantage of the Contes et Histoire event to visit the chapel with your family. These fun, educational events are sure to delight children and parents alike.

Discover the events planned for this 2023 edition:

SHOW
The Sleeping King's Dustbin
Beware: bursts of laughter in the world of princes and princesses with La Poubelle au Roi Dormant by La Petite Main.
- Dates: Thursday, January 4 and Friday, January 5, 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- Ages 5 and up
- Admission: adult - free for children
GUIDED TOUR
Let Maria Villacis tell you all about the monuments, and listen to her colorful tales in front of the Sainte-Chapelle's shimmering stained-glass windows, then in the Conciergerie.
- Dates: Thursday December 28 at 2pm and Friday December 29 at 10.30am and 2pm
- Duration: 1h15 - from age 7
- Admission: adult - free for children
FAMILY TOUR
Discover the secrets of the Sainte-Chapelle with your family... Just follow the guide!
- Ages 3 to 6 or 7 and up.
- Admission: adult - free for children