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Sainte-Chapelle travel wonder in Paris, France |
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Why Sainte-Chapelle has the world's most spectacular display of stained glass windows.
Tips & insights on Sainte-Chapelle
King Louis IX built Sainte-Chapelle (means "Holy Chapel" in French) to hold what he considered to be Christ's Crown of Thorns and a fragment of his cross. The holy relics are no longer in residence, but the nearly 800-year-old stained glass windows are. In certain threatening times, they were removed and stored safely.
Sainte-Chapelle are two chapels, one superimposed over the other. The upper one is by far the most interesting.
The upper chapel has the tall, stunning windows that are Sainte-Chapelle's chief attraction.
Sainte-Chapelle is near the Notre Dame Cathedral, so both can easily be visited on the same day.
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I hope your France travel dreams come true - and that my Sainte-Chapelle page helps you enjoy your vacation, tour or trip ©2008 HQP / Hillman Quality Publications
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Why
it was created
The
15 windows are as tall as a 5-story modern building - and cover most of the wall space.
