{"id":3732,"date":"2009-11-25T17:04:54","date_gmt":"2009-11-25T21:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=3732"},"modified":"2012-12-24T16:48:08","modified_gmt":"2012-12-24T20:48:08","slug":"splendor-sainte-chappelle-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/11\/25\/splendor-sainte-chappelle-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience the Splendor of Sainte-Chapelle – Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sainte Chapelle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

With so many breathtaking cathedrals in Paris, it\u2019s hard not to want to see them all. But touring from one to the next can definitely lead to \u201ccathedral-fatigue.\u201d\u00a0 One chapel that is sure to awe even the weariest of travelers is the divine Sainte-Chapelle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Located in the heart of Paris on the Ile-de-la-Cit\u00e9,<\/a> Sainte-Chapelle is an architectural gem and a national historic monument. Its delicate skeletal structure, ornate vaulted ceilings and brilliant stained glass windows make it perhaps the best example of the French High Gothic style<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The 1st arrondissement<\/a> cathedral\u2019s 6,000 square feet of stained glass is a staggering site. Each window reads from left to right and from top to bottom, telling the story of the Old Testament and the Passion of the Christ \u2013 with 1,113 biblical scenes depicted in all. While the chapel was all but destroyed during the French Revolution, nearly two-thirds of the windows are authentic.<\/p>\n

Commissioned by King Louis XI in 1241, the cathedral was built to house precious Christian relics, including Christ\u2019s crown of thorns, a piece of the true cross and more than thirty other relics that the king purchased from the Byzantine Empire<\/strong>.\u00a0 In fact, King Louis XI paid almost three times more for the relics than he did the construction of the cathedral. Today, what remains of the relics are housed in the nearby Treasury House of the Cathedral of Notre Dame.<\/p>\n

While located in the middle of Paris<\/a>, Sainte-Chapelle isn\u2019t very noticeable from the street. The cathedral is tucked away within the Palais de Justice, and to enter you must turn left at the palace\u2019s main entrance gate. The cathedral is open daily from 9 am \u2013 5 pm, but closed on Christmas and New Years Day.<\/p>\n

New York Habitat has dozens of vacation rentals in the 1st arrondissement<\/a>,\u00a0located in the heart of the city, including:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0This affordable\u00a01-bedroom Vacation Rental in Tuileries- Le Louvre -Les Halles- Chatelet (PA-3934)<\/a>. This beautiful modern apartment is situated\u00a0near the Rue Saint Honor\u00e9, the well known popular street close to Paris’ Tuileries gardens with restaurants, stores and bars. \u00a0The open layout of the apartment features hardwood floors, exposed beams and stainless steel appliances.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0This charming and colorful 1-Bedroom Vacation Rental\u00a0 in St Michel – St Germain – Notre Dame – Paris (PA-2435)<\/a>. The railroad-style apartment has a rustic charm with its exposed wooden beams and traditional floor.<\/p>\n

Have you ever been to Sainte-Chapelle. Share your comments with us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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