Sainte-Chapelle Audio Guide
Explore Sainte-Chapelle with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Sainte-Chapelle is a royal chapel located within the historic Palais de la Cité in Paris. It is celebrated worldwide for its breathtaking 13th-century stained glass windows.
What you will hear
Arrival at the Royal Palace
Establishing the venue's location within the Palais de la Cit? and its grand West Facade.
The Clock Tower
The nearby clock tower and the imposing Conciergerie remind us that this site has been the center of Parisian authority since the Merovingian kings.
The Lower Chapel: A Sanctuary for the Court
Exploring the darker, richly decorated lower level intended for the palace staff and soldiers.
Sanctuary of the Palace Staff
The rich, multicolored decorations on the pillars and floors of this level reflect the medieval social hierarchy that separated the king from his staff.
Floor Tile with Castile Castle and Fleur-de-lis Motif
These repeating tiles featuring the fleur-de-lis and the castle of Castile serve as a constant visual reminder of the chapel's royal lineage.
The Genesis Window: The Story of Creation
Examining the start of the biblical narrative cycle in the North wall windows.
Cain and Abel Panel
Within the Genesis window, individual panels like this one depicting Cain and Abel showcase the vibrant colors and expressive artistry of 13th-century glassmakers.
The Relics of the Passion Window
A unique window documenting King Louis IX bringing the relics to Paris.
The Relics of the Passion Window
This unique window deviates from biblical tales to record a contemporary event: the arrival of the holy relics in Paris under King Louis IX.
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