Sainte-Chapelle

Outside of the Chapel

I went to Sainte-Chapelle, just a sort distance from Notre Dame. This chapel was built in 1248 to house King Saint- Louis' collection of relics. The stained glass is some of the most beautiful in the world. Outside the chapel is covered in gargoles to keep evil spirits at bay. To get in to the chapel you first have to go to a lower chapel and then up a winding set of steps to the upper chapel. You pop out into the amazing upper chapel, where you are surrounded by the coloured stained glass windows. It really is absolutely beautiful!

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