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Sainte-Chapelle Upper Chapel
The windows in the upper chapel portray over 1,000 religious scenes.

Sainte-Chapelle exterior Built in 1248 by Louis IX to house Christ's purported Crown of Thorns, Sainte-Chapelle is a masterpiece from the Middle Ages and will awe you with its beauty.  Yet many visitors either aren't aware of it or bypass it.  Put it at the top of your list, it will be one of the highlights of your trip.

Lower Chapel

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Upper Chapel

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