Visit Sainte-Chapelle, a significant architecture built for religious and political purposes in France, where Christ’s Crown of Thorns was also housed. Consecrated on 26 April 1248 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the chapel stands in the heart of Palais de la Cité. See the ceremonial staircase, towering ceilings, and observe the glass windows that show 1,113 scenes from the Bible's Old and New Testaments, telling the story of the world until the arrival of the relics in Paris.

• Consecrated on 26 April 1248 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the chapel stands in the heart of Palais de la Cité.

Know before you go

• Children under 18 years are free of charge (excluding school groups).
• Children under 18 years must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
• Mandatory security check for all visitors.
• No large bags/suitcases allowed & no lockers available.
• Last admission: 45 minutes before closing.
• Free tickets may be obtained at the customer service counter if they are unable to obtain them online.