In the Heart of Paris Sainte Chapelle to Notre Dame
This is where Paris all began, in its historic heart: Île de la Cité. Your expert guide will take you on a journey from Notre Dame Cathedral and the birth of gothic art to the majesty and magnificence of the royal Sainte Chapelle. This experience is a must for those looking to discover the true cradle of Paris.
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In the Heart of Paris Sainte Chapelle to Notre Dame
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Sainte-Chapelle
Meet your guide at the Cité metro station and skip the line to enter the Sainte-Chapelle. Admire the stunning stained-glass windows, which are among the best-preserved examples of 13th-century craftsmanship. In the upper chapel, be surrounded by 15 towering panels depicting vivid biblical scenes in brilliant reds, blues, and golds—a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of light.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Next, your guide will lead you to Notre Dame Cathedral. Because French regulations prohibit guides from speaking inside the cathedral until June 9th, 2025, your guide will provide fascinating stories about its history, architecture, and recent restoration while accompanying you in the line outside. Once the guide’s storytelling is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to independently explore the interior of Notre Dame, where you can marvel at the soaring vaulted ceilings, intricate stone carvings, and the restored stained-glass windows that illuminate the cathedral in all its glory.
Inclusions
- Skip the Line tickets to the Sainte Chapelle
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
- To access the cathedral, you have the option to book a free time slot on the cathedral’s official website. You may also walk in without a booking; however, please be aware that queues can be long during peak times and seasons.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide just outside the “Cité” metro station on line 4. There is only one exit when leaving the station. The exact address of the station is “Place Louis-Lépine” on rue de Lutèce. Your guide will be wearing a special badge with the TOORERS logo, you can't miss it!
