Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie Private Walking tour
A visit which combines 2 of the the greatest monuments in Paris : Sainte Chapelle & Conciergerie. A real adventure through Medieval & Revolution times. Discover the amazing stained glass windows which belong to the greatest in Europe. Admire their beauty and learn about their message. It is a private tour. You can ask your lecturer guide all the questions you want and learn more about French history, arts, architecture & religion.
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Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie Private Walking tour
What's included in Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie Private Walking tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sainte-Chapelle
The Sainte Chapelle is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its stained glass windows are among the most beautiful of the Middle Ages. They represent no less than 1113 stories from the Old and New Testaments. You can count on your tour guide to tell you the best stories. The Holy Chapel is both an earthly recreation of the celestial Jerusalem and a gigantic reliquary. Indeed King Louis IX wanted a magnificent setting to house the crown of thorns. You will discover in what circumstances the Holy relic arrived in France in the 13th century. In the second part of the visit, you will discover the Conciergerie. This building was used in the Middle Ages for the king's servants and his caretaker (Concierge) in particular. During the French Revolution, it became one of the most terrible prisons. This is where Queen Marie Antoinette spent her last days. You will learn more about these events of the Revolution that shook the world.
Conciergerie
Visit one of the greatest French medieval sites. Discover Queen Marie Antoinette's cell at the time of French Revolution.
Inclusions
- lecturer guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- your professional guide will be waiting for you at the metro exit. Will be holding a sign with your name on it. Metro stop Cité (line 4)
