Sainte-Chapelle Ticket

Sainte Chapelle: a must-see in Paris

The Sainte Chapelle is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a significant symbol in Christian history. Erected as a shrine to safeguard precious relics of Christ's Passion, including the Crown of Thorns and a fragment of the Holy Cross, this church, situated on the Île de la Cité in Paris, is an essential destination in the French capital.

Once inside the Sainte Chapelle, marvel at its renowned stained glass windows that form the essence of the structure. Fifteen towering windows, each standing at 15 meters (49 feet), showcase over 1,000 scenes from both the New and Old Testaments. Your ticket allows you to explore the chapel, where you can admire the striking combination of red and blue columns in the lower church.

Moreover, a visit to the Sainte Chapelle would be incomplete without discovering its most iconic area. Positioned on one of the tribunes, an elevated altar awaits. Direct your gaze upward to behold the emblematic relics of the Passion.

Sainte-Chapelle visiting hours

From April 1 to September 30, the monument is open from 9 am to 7 pm, while from October 1 to March 31, it's open from 9 am to 5 pm.

When you make your reservation, please let us know in which of the following time slots you would like to visit the Sainte-Chapelle:

• 9 am to 1 pm
• 1 pm to 3 pm
• 3 pm to 4 pm
• 4 pm to 5:30 pm

Special opening times

Please note that on Wednesday 28 February 2024, the Sainte Chapelle will open its doors at 10 am.
 

After making your reservation, we'll get in touch with you within 72 hours to let you know the exact time of your visit. Your assigned entry time will always be within your chosen time slot.

Access to the monument is organized in 30-minute passes. For example, if your assigned entry time is 10 am, you'll be able to enter at that time or, at the latest, at 10:30 am.

On December 24 and 31, 2023, the Sainte-Chapelle closes at 4 pm. On the 24th & 31st of 2024, it'll close at 2:30 pm. However, these times are flexible and may be subject to change on these and other special dates.

Important: the last allowed access is 40 minutes before closing time. We recommend visiting the Sainte Chapelle in the mornings before it gets too crowded.

Access points to the Île de la Cité

Currently, access to the Île de la Cité is from two different points in Paris. You can go to either of these two access points:

• From the right bank of the Seine River (Châtelet metro stop): the entrance to the island is via the Pont au Change. You must show your reservation voucher at the Tour de l'Horloge checkpoint.
• From the left bank of the Seine River (metro stop Saint-Michel Notre-Dame): the entrance to the island is via the Pont Saint Michel. You must show your reservation voucher at the checkpoint located at the intersection of Quai des Orfèvres and Boulevard du Palais.

Free entrance

Admission to the Sainte Chapelle is free for the following persons:

• Young people from the European Union between 18 and 25 years old.
• Children under 18 years of age, regardless of their nationality.
   

In order to acquire the free admission mentioned above, you'll have to go to the site’s ticket office and present a valid ID demonstrating your eligibility for a free ticket.

Admission is also free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month between January 1 and March 31, between November 1 and December 31, and the third weekend of September.

Conciergerie + Sainte-Chappelle combo ticket

The Sainte-Chapelle is right next to the Conciergerie, a former royal palace of the French kings that underwent a transformation into a prison. Notably, historical figures like Marie Antoinette were held captive within its walls.

For a comprehensive experience, we recommend a combo ticket for both the Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. Alternatively, you may opt for the Go City Paris Pass tourist card, which includes tickets to the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie, along with admission to various other must-see monuments in Paris.