Saint Chapel
Gothic masterpiece and house of the relics of Jesus Christ, the holy chapel was built in the 13th century thanks to King Louis IX also known as Saint Louis. Devout Catholic, justice king and participant in two crusades, placed this architectural jewel in the heart of the Royal Palace called Cité, residence of the kings of France from the 6th to the 14th century. The chapel is located in the main historical area in Paris called 'ile de la cité' where the Parisii, a gallic tribe, settled down calling it Lutetia. The temporary and spiritual power lived hand in hand. Childebert built the first cathedral while Hugues Capet established his royal council and government turning it thus in the seat of royal power in the 10th century
HIGHLIGHTS
Presentation of the 'Ile de la cité'
Birth of the Gothic style
Enjoy the tour of the ground and upper floor
Recall major historical events under the reign of St. Louis
Read some stained-glass windows
INCLUSIONS
Semi-private tour with certified guide
Entrance and reservation ticket
Electronic headphones needed to clearly listen to your guide
Suitable for all ages
Limited groups of only 10 people or less
At the end of the visit, you can stay as long as you want
MEETING POINT
8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, entrance door. Find your 'Paris in Tour' guide
CAUTION
Note that increased security measures may affect lines as we cannot avoid them
However we do have skip the line access after the security check
Gothic masterpiece and house of the relics of Jesus Christ, the holy chapel was built in the 13th century thanks to King Louis IX also known as Saint Louis. Devout Catholic, justice king and participant in two crusades, placed this architectural jewel in the heart of the Royal Palace called Cité, residence of the kings of France from the 6th to the 14th century. The chapel is located in the main historical area in Paris called 'ile de la cité' where the Parisii, a gallic tribe, settled down calling it Lutetia. The temporary and spiritual power lived hand in hand. Childebert built the first cathedral while Hugues Capet established his royal council and government turning it thus in the seat of royal power in the 10th century