Église Sainte-Chapelle
The devout King Louis IX founded the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle
as a chapel for the royal palace and to house sacred relics.
It is reported that he spent three times
the cost of the chapel's construction
for the "Crown of Thorns."
Built in 1246, it also provided easy underground access
to the royal palace. Almost all of the precious relics
were lost or destroyed during the French Revolution.
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as a chapel for the royal palace and to house sacred relics.
It is reported that he spent three times
the cost of the chapel's construction
for the "Crown of Thorns."
Built in 1246, it also provided easy underground access
to the royal palace. Almost all of the precious relics
were lost or destroyed during the French Revolution.
bon dimanche
Sainte-Chapelle
4, boulevard du Palais
75001, Paris
4, boulevard du Palais
75001, Paris
Bon dimanche!
ReplyDeleteIt would not have been easy to create a Crown of Thorns from Stone. Much admiration for the stone masons of old.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite church in Paris. Lovely.
ReplyDeletebon jour, bon dimanche cher genie... i mistakenly added a link to virg's blog . je suis désolé.. instead of here to yours but i fixed it after mary pointed it out ... xox
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo Found you via the "amazing" Daryl Now following your blog and looking forward to new posts!!
ReplyDeleteThere is no other chapel that can compare to this—inside or out! Bon dimanche --
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with Alexa ... There is just something about this beautiful chapel that captures you at first sight and never lets you go!
ReplyDeleteAmazing details.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite places in Paris, thanks for the extra history.
ReplyDeleteLovely!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent church. And what a shame the relics were destroyed.
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