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The Sainte-Chapelle

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When you visit Paris, la Sainte-Chapelle is among the top 10 destinations of the city. Come and visit the Sainte Chapelle, a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic architecture built by Saint Louis in the heart of the Palais de la Cité on the Ile de la Cité in Paris.

It was erected by Louis IX, king of France, to house the Crown of Thorns and a fragment of the True Cross, precious relics of the Passion.

Discover its unique stained glass windows rendering the air iridescent with light and colour, symbols of the Heavenly Jerusalem.

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The Sainte-Chapelle 1
The Sainte-Chapelle 1
 
 
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