Sainte-Chapelle

4, Blvd du Palais

Paris 1

Metro: Cité

Located at Ile de la Cité, this gorgeous Gothic Church, is a must see if time permits.  There are 15  stained glass windows almost 50 feet high inside which tell you biblical stories from Genesis to the Apocalypse.

St. Chapelle was built in 1248 by the order of Louis IX for storing the Crown of Thorns. Sainte Chapelle is actually divided into two churches. The lower church was for the court servants and lower officials whereas the upper church was to cater to the royal family. 

During the French Revolution the church was badly damaged with the exception of the beautiful windows.

Viollet-le-Duc, a French architect was the person responsible for restoring the church to its former grandeur and beauty.

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