Heritage Days 2023 in Paris: visit the Sainte-Chapelle, the monument of a thousand stained glass windows

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, Caroline de Sortiraparis, Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on July 25th, 2023 at 04:01 p.m.
Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 to enter the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle, the capital's architectural gem built in the 13th century. On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023, come and find out more about this hidden edifice, built to house Christ's Crown of Thorns.

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During the European Heritage Days, you're free to visit this magnificent monument. Situated just 300 metres from Notre-Dame de Paris, this Gothic monument is one of the capital's treasures: built in the 13th century, the Sainte-Chapelle is world-famous for its 1,113 stained glass windows, which reveal over a thousand scenes and let in light from all sides of the monument.

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The 2023 Heritage Days program at the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris:

This architectural masterpiece can be (re)discovered free of charge in Paris on September 16 and 17, 2023, during the new Journées du Patrimoine.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 16th, 2023 to September 17th, 2023

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    Location

    4 Boulevard du Palais
    75001 Paris 1

    Access
    RER B or C: Saint-Michel station Metro 1,7,11, 14: Châtelet station Metro 4, Cité station

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.sainte-chapelle.monuments-nationaux.fr

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