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Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie Guided Tour

Lower chapel of Sainte Chapelle, Paris
Statue of one of the Apostles, North Wall of The Sainte-Chapelle
Sacred relics on display during a guided tour of the historic Sainte Chapelle in Paris, France
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Explore the history of two of France's most important buildings on a guided tour of Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie.

Highlights

  • Marvel at Sainte-Chapelle's stained glass windows, portraying 1,100+ biblical scenes in vibrant colors with an expert English-speaking guide by your side.

  • Take a glimpse into King Louis IX's art treasures, featuring Christ's Crown of Thorns and intricate depictions of 1,113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments.

  • Explore the path trodden by French luminaries like Marie Antoinette and Napoleon III as you tour the infamous site of the Conciergerie prison.

  • Visit the reconstructed cell where Marie Antoinette was held before her execution and gain insight into her final days.

  • Fun fact: The Conciergerie has been featured in Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables," where it serves as a backdrop for key scenes in the novel.

Inclusions

  • Entry to Ile de la Cite Palace

  • Entry to Sainte-Chapelle

  • Entry to Conciergerie

  • Expert English-speaking guide

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Guided tour of France's Royal residence

This ticket grants you admission to the Palais de la Cité and its two magnificent monuments: the Sainte-Chapelle, commissioned by Saint Louis to enshrine the relics of the Passion of Christ, and the Conciergerie. Explore the lavish chambers that housed the Kings of France and their courtiers at the Palais de la Cité. Gain a deeper understanding of France's political and cultural evolution as you wander through this historic palace.

Begin with Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic chapel celebrated for its 15 exquisite stained glass windows. These windows depict 1,113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments, including the relocation of the Relics to Paris, honoring King Louis, the chapel's patron.

Tour the Conciergerie's prison cells

Proceed to the Conciergerie, a medieval royal palace that was abandoned by the Kings of France by the late 14th century, as they favored residing in the Louvre and Vincennes. The Conciergerie then transitioned into a prison and revolutionary tribunal. Throughout the French Revolution, it played a pivotal role as one of the primary places of detention, earning the grim moniker "the antechamber to the guillotine." Notably, it housed one of its most famous inmates, former Queen Marie Antoinette.

Admire the Hall of the Guards, a vast ceremonial room, and then proceed to the cell where Queen Marie Antoinette was imprisoned during the French Revolution. Pay homage to the thousands of individuals who were imprisoned and executed during the Reign of Terror.

What’s not allowed

  • Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.

  • No luggage storage is available within the monument grounds.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide by the entrance of Sainte-Chapelle.

  • Address: 10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France.

Get directions to the meeting point

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