Events at La Sainte-Chapelle
There are no events scheduled at La Sainte-Chapelle.
Gifts and Bookshop in Sainte-Chapelle
There is no specific gifts and bookshop in Sainte-Chapelle, but there are several gift shops and bookstores in the vicinity. Some good options include La Librairie de Sainte-Chapelle, Shakespeare and Company, and Le Bon Marché.
Architecture and Style of Sainte-Chapelle
The architecture and style of Sainte-Chapelle is Gothic.
History of Sainte-Chapelle
The history of Sainte-Chapelle begins in the year 1248 when King Louis IX of France ordered the construction of a chapel on the Ile de la Cite in Paris. The chapel was to be used to house a relic of the Crown of Thorns, which had been given to the king by Emperor Baldwin II of Constantinople. Construction of the chapel began in 1248 and was completed in 1260. The chapel was dedicated to Sainte-Chapelle, the patron saint of Paris. The chapel was destroyed by a fire in 1836, but was rebuilt in the same style by architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc. The chapel is now a museum and is open to the public.
Best Time to Visit Sainte-Chapelle
The best time to visit Sainte-Chapelle is from late March to early November.
How To Reach Saint Chapelle
Saint Chapelle is located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. It is easily accessible by foot, metro or bus.