Climb into the attic of the Sainte-Chapelle at Château de Vincennes for a privileged visit

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on November 4th, 2023 at 01:38 p.m.
Within the fortified walls of Château de Vincennes, don't miss the Sainte-Chapelle, a marvel of Gothic art, and take advantage of a privileged visit to climb into the attic and observe the skills of craftsmen of yesteryear.

For this visit, make no mistake and head to the 1st arrondissement, but to Vincennes, to climb to the heights of the Sainte-Chapelle! Rather than the chapel with its 1,100 stained glass windows, discover the chapel located within the Château de Vincennes, a true marvel ofGothic art, built in 1379 by Charles V after the construction of the keep. Intended to assert the divine dimension of the monarchy, its nave houses a 15-meter-high framework, which you can stroll around in peace!

During this unique visit to the attic of the Sainte-Chapelle, admire the skills of the carpenters of the time and the mysteries of attic construction, every Saturday at 11am, until December 30, 2023. Be careful, as you'll need to be in good physical condition and free of heart or respiratory pathologies to access this area, as with all the capital's high points, such as the Tour Saint-Jacques !

The chapel, largely inspired by its namesake on theÎle de la Cité, offers a strikingly different viewpoint. Begun in the reign of Charles V, it was not completed until the Renaissance by Henry II's architect, in 1559. Its beautiful stonework blends with sculptures and colorful stained glass windows, some depicting the Apocalypse according to St. John, to create a true masterpiece before our very eyes!

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Dates and Opening Time
From November 4th, 2023 to December 30th, 2023

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    Location

    Avenue de Paris
    94300 Vincennes

    Accessibility info

    Prices
    Enfants : €8
    Adultes: €13

    Official website
    www.chateau-de-vincennes.fr

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