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Notre Dame de Paris - France


Next to the Eiffel Tower and the Arc du Triomphe, Notre-Dame probably is the most easily recognizable building in Paris.

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Notre DameSainte Chapelle, Paris

A wonderful example of High Gothic architecture, Sainte-Chapelle was constructed by Saint Louis in the period 1242-1248 for hosting the relics of the Passion of Christ.

Ste-Chapelle was consecrated in 1248, the lower chapel being dedicated to the Virgin and serving as Palace parish, while the upper chapel was the royal chapel and the place were the relics were kept.

 

The most remarkable decorations of the upper chapel are the statues of the 12 Apostles.
The Holy Relics are kept in a rich decorated reliquary on the top of the baldaquin in the apse and are presented in the Holy Friday.

The tall 15 stained glass windows are the oldest in Paris and the theme presented is the Passion.

 
Opening hours:
March the 1st to October the 31st: daily 9.30 am - 6.00 pm
November the 1st to February the 29th: 9.00 am-5.00 pm 
Entrance until 30 minutes before closing time

Entrance fee for an unguided visit (approx. 30 min - 1 hour): 7.5 €
·  Phone: 01 53 73 78 50
·  Directions: Metro: Cite (line 4)
·  Website: http://www.pbase.com/francist/chap&page=all
  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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