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La Sainte Chapelle is the most remarkable gothic gem in the capital you shouldn’t really miss. Our visit starts with the birth of Paris, its first inhabitants and some significant events that made of this island the heart of the city . After it, we will head toward one of the finest example of french gothic architecture called La Sainte Chapelle built to host the relics of Jesus in the 13th century. You will be astonished by the beauty of its walls covered with stained glass windows. We will learnt about the life of king Louis IX who became a Saint and who participated in the last two crusades, life in the middle ages,importance of relics in the middle ages and a few crunchy anecdotes. The visit lasts about 1 hour.
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Duration: 45 minutes
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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La Sainte Chapelle is the most remarkable gothic gem in the capital you shouldn’t really miss. Our visit starts with the birth of Paris, its first inhabitants and some significant events that made of this island the heart of the city . After it, we will head toward one of the finest example of french gothic architecture called La Sainte Chapelle built to host the relics of Jesus in the 13th century. You will be astonished by the beauty of its walls covered with stained glass windows. We will learnt about the life of king Louis IX who became a Saint and who participated in the last two crusades, life in the middle ages,importance of relics in the middle ages and a few crunchy anecdotes. The visit lasts about 1 hour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ile de la Cite, 75001 Paris France
the birth of Paris and the most significant historical area
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sainte-Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
La Sainte Chapelle is the most remarkable gothic gem in the capital you shouldn’t really miss. Considered the finest example of french gothic architecture, it was built to host the relics of Jesus in the 13th century. You will be amazed by the beauty of its walls covered with stained glass windows and the incredible life of king Louis IX who became a Saint. We will talk about its style, the meaning behind stained glass windows, life in the middle ages, the crusades and a few crunchy anecdotes.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Sainte-Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
learn about gothic style and architectural elements
Pass By: Sainte-Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
Life of Louis IX and the purchase of the holy relics
