Sainte-Chapelle Ticket

Sainte-Chapelle Skip-the-Line Ticket

When you walk through the doors of this temple, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time to the 13th century. Considered as one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in the world, this building will enable you to relive the days of Louis VI ​of France. Did you know that he ordered this incredible church to be built to house his Passion of Relics? It even housed Christ's Crown of Thorns – one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom- which was then moved to the nearby Notre-Dame Cathedral.

You'll walk through the chapel and admire the combination of red and blue columns, and don't forget to look up to appreciate the beautiful ceiling that stands 20 metres overhead. Of course, the stained glass windows are one of the most famous features;  fifteen huge mid-13th-century windows fill the nave and apse, and a large rose window sits proudly in the western wall. This is a must-see in Paris, and you'll always spot something new every time you visit.

Opening times

The monument is open continuously from 9 am to 7 pm, although it closes at 5 pm from October to March. When you make your reservation, please indicate which of the following time slots you wish 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

After making your reservation, we'll contact you within a maximum of 72 hours to let you know the specific time you have been allocated for your visit. This specific time will always be within the time slot of your choice.

Access to the monument is organised in 30-minute slots. For example, if your time is 10 am, you can enter at that time, or at 10:30 at the latest.

The last access allowed is 30 minutes before closing time. We recommend visiting the Sainte-Chapelle in the mornings when the monument is less crowded.

Please note that on December 24 and 31, it closes at 4 pm.

Skip the line

With this ticket, you'll avoid the queues at the ticket offices. However, you will have to wait in line for the security checks.

Free admission

Admission to Sainte-Chapelle is free for the following individuals:

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

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

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

Combined visit with the Conciergerie

The Sainte-Chapelle is located next to the Conciergerie, a Gothic palace turned prison during the French Revolution. You can purchase a combined ticket or but the entrance ticket the Conciergerie separately.

New regulations & access Points

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

• 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.