Paris Sainte Chapelle Explained 

What's your favorite building in France?

My favourite church in Paris. The most wonderful stained glass I have ever seen and I have seen Notre Dame, Chartres and St Peter’s. A hidden gem. I never go to Paris without going here.

I saw the Sainte Chapelle 56 years ago, and I still distinctly remember emerging from that narrow spiral staircase into the sublime radiance above. It was awe-inspiring, it was wondrous, it was -- well, unforgettable. Thank you, Manuel! You researched this building of marvels much more deeply than I did, and, with your help, I can now re-live and expand upon my impression of that day long ago.

In person Sainte Chapelle is an overwhelming, gloriously breathtaking space. It just may be one of the most luminous, ethereal places on earth.

The most... beautiful... magical... stunning... wonderful... umbelievable... building in Paris.

This is my favorite gothic building in Paris

Amazing to see the ancient stained glass looking so brilliant. It was removed and placed into safe storage during WW2, and its restoration was only completed in 2015. Photographing each wall in perfect lighting conditions was a triumph in itself.

I visited Sainte Chappelle but your narrative enriches the experience, thank you.

I saw Mozart's Requiem in the basement by a chamber orchestra and choir. Utterly magical.

I visited Sainte Chapelle when I was young and it is still one of the most memorable buildings I have visited. When you emerge from the staircase and all around you the stained glass the windows let in the light. It is incredible.

La Sainte Chapelle is the most breath taking gothic building I have ever seen. The medieval description that you quoted near the end is spot on IMO. What a beautiful, informative video. Thank you!

Great description it’s a magical visit and your description is very clear and makes me want to visit again

Being in Sainte Chapelle is like being in Heaven.

I was just googling this place yesterday. Absolutely breathtaking

When I was a child I said it was like being inside a paperweight- one of the antique ones with rich colors. As many have mentioned, it is a jewel box. Breathtaking. Lovely film. Thank you!

Outstanding video of a beautiful place

Muchísimas Gracias Manuel por la instrucción artística, arquitectónica, Cultural y Religiosa. Eres Único!

Merci! You taught me many things I did not know. Was there in 2012 and want to revisit.

The colourful languagevof the presenter really dresses up the explanation of each element ❤

The Sainte Chapelle was the most impressive site that I visited in Paris.

The Saint Chapelle is not just another building, it’s the culmination of Louis IX’s Reign

when emerging in the upper Chapel, a lot of people have instantly tears in the eyes !

Just an exceptional video. Thanks for this one, Manuel. This chapel is on my bucket list for sure.

Magnifique !!! Merci beaucoup !

La Sainte Chapelle is a marvel. I have visited it many times and I never tire of its magnificence

Manuel does these sorts of videos better than anyone. Well researched, lots of detail, but not so much as to bog it down. Well written and even better spoken. Excellent photography and a great use of models. I love his work. I've watched them all and am always impatient for the next one. And this didn't disappoint. Bravo: Manuel Bravo!

Manuel Bravo you are a brilliant presenter full of enthusiasm and excellent communication skills. It's a dream for me to get a quality tour of this beautiful chapel that I've been to twice. Thank you so much! You are contributing to world culture. Keep up the good work. Subscribed. ❤

Aaaamo tus vídeos!! Gracias por hacerlos, aprendo mucho y es tan entretenida tu dinámica. Sos el profe perfecto que todos quisiéramos 💞💞💞💞💞👏👏👏

another great video, manuel! can’t wait for the next one!

Hermosa descripción. Gracias!

Simply amazing description !!

As usual, another great video. I always look forward to seeing you new videos.

Staggeringly gorgeous and moving. When I was there I never wanted to leave.

Hermoso video, Manuel. Saludos desde México.

Wonderful video, as always. When inside, with the morning light streaming through the exquisite colored panels of glass, it is breathtaking to behold. Such a treasure, but not seen by the sheer numbers of tourists as Notre Dame, but maybe the fire changed that.

Gran Trabajo, investigación, redacción,edición y producción Manuel! Felicidades! Verdaderamente Admirable tus trabajos!

Excellent! Thanks for posting. San Chappelle is one of the most beautiful places on earth

항상 잘 보고 있습니다 한국어 자막 감사드립니다 😊

I fervently hope this amazing structure and its mind blowing windows never be destroyed.

Thanks!🎉

It is a wonder to behold!

Beautiful! Thank you!

Majestuoso y hermoso ✨

Impresionante detalle de el tour guiado por la Saint Chapelle, me parece EXTRAORDINARIO, felicidades.

I was there In 2013 and was awed by the beautiful stained glass. It was magical. The day we were there there was a concert ..Vivaldis four seasons. It was simply beautiful.

I've been enthralled by 2 visits to this wonder and learned so much by Manuel's video! Your stuff is terrific, thanks for the great work. So many people miss this gem when visiting Paris; it is simply sublime.

Thank you for the explanation. I have numerous photos from my visit.

You always provide a wonderful experience.

Como siempre Manuel, un trabajo y descripción extraordinarias. Si hubiera visto este video, antes de visitar la Sainte-Chapelle la hubiera entendido y disfrutado todavía mas. Muchas gracias por tus videos, son una maravillo explicación didáctica que combinan arte, historia y detalles.

Twice I've had my breath literally taken away by a place: when I first saw the Grand Canyon, and when I saw the stained glass in the upper floor of Sainte Chapelle. In both cases, video only gives you a taste; you must BE there. Royalty really did save the best for themselves.

Wow, I must go here to experience this. I love stained glass, and this is on another level!

Beautiful and informative video Manuel. Well done on the forms of Gothic art. Bravo all round!

Thank you so much for this thoroughly enjoyable and informative presentation. And thank you for including Jean de Jandun's original latin.

This Chapelle was incredible I got chills when I was there it’s Heavenly

Great episode ! ! ! !

An excellent video - thank you so much

Great content!!

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Bravo, bravo, excelente video de la Saint Chapelle!!! Gracias, Manuel, que Dios te bendiga por tus descripciones tan acertadas y narración tan amena de esos hermosos lugares !!

Muy buen video como siempre!!!

incredible video as always

Excellent video - thank you

Thank you. I wish I had seen this before I toured the Chapel, oh so many moons ago.

Me ha encantado el texto en latín :)

😃 Wonderful! 😃

Thanks for taking so much better shots, because when I was in there I could only see these stained glass in a much much smaller form just because of the sheer height.

Crowns of thorns and timber salesman would be thrilled with that sale.

Bellísimo 😊

Manuel, tus videos son maravillosos, pero los prefiero hablados en español por que así puedo disfrutar las imágenes. El edificio que más me gusta es el castillo de san Angelo. Felicitaciones y muchos Éxitos.

Excellent . Well Done . I love Sainte Chapelle . Ivisited many years back. What is the best way to visit today, how do we obtain tickets and what is the cost?

most of the relics in Constantinople were plundered by the Latin crusaders during the 4th Crusade, later showing up all over Europe.

very informative video thank you. btw you amazingly look much younger in the video 😮 I would like to know your skin care routine as well

Crazy how France made a whole church for Chapelle, really cool how they appreciate comedy so much.

I wish we could see the building process. It must have been extraordinary without any of the machinery we have today.

One of the 3 “must-sees” in Paris: Sainte-Chapelle, Orangerie, Tour Eiffel.

Manuel, have you done this version in Spanish? In order to show to my mother

4:59 - What's with the front porch? As soon as you said "restored in the 1840s" I thought "it looks like that? Le Duc worked on it." Now I wonder what it really looked like in 1260.

Is it possible we could get some videos focusing on Constantinople/Istanbul? Would love to hear you talk about the Theodosian walls or the Hagia Sophia at some point :D

Were the relics also lost in the revolution?

I wonder if they ever clean the glass. It must be even more revelatory then. Like the Sistine Chapel ceiling after a cleaning.

Must see.

Louis IX’s 3D House of Evil makes my stomach turn.

🙏🙏🙏🌟

how old is that glass? It cant be really from 13.th century?

10:50. The relics are not in the chapel anymore, but they were not lost. As of date, they are in the Louvre, after the Notre Dame fire. More details in the Wikipedia article "Relics of Sainte-Chapelle." ⛪

好漂亮

Another incredible video. I learned a lot and enjoyed very much. Bravo 🕍🙏🙌🕍

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The stained glass is stunning... I understand the reason you put forth for the spire on top, but personally I wish it weren't there. It feels out of balance with the rest of the Building.

Never appreciated medieval craftsmanship more

Good video, but I rather think it's reliquaries that mimic cathedrals, not the other way around.

Who built them?

Is there no organ?

"Fragment of the true cross". Amazing how mass delusion inspires the creation of such beatiful architecture by all religions world wide.

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*Summary* *Architecture & History:* * *[**0:01**]* Built between 1242-1248 for King Louis IX to house holy relics. * *[**0:40**]* Example of Rayonnant Gothic style, emphasizing light ("radiant"). * *[**2:27**]* Ingenious design uses internal iron rods for support, allowing for expansive stained glass windows. * *[**4:29**]* Two levels: ground floor chapel for servants, upper chapel for royalty. * *[**5:01**]* Features a Flamboyant Gothic rose window (15th century) with flame-like tracery. * *[**12:59**]* Damaged during the French Revolution, restored in the 19th century. *Interior & Symbolism:* * *[**5:36**]* Ground chapel: Polychrome decoration (red, blue, gold), columns represent King Louis IX's lineage. * *[**7:29**]* Upper chapel: 670 sq meters of stained glass, depicting 1113 biblical scenes. * *[**7:42**]* Windows: Old Testament scenes, life of Jesus, history of the relics, and the Book of Revelation. * *[**9:01**]* Medieval artists depicted biblical scenes through their contemporary lens. * *[**11:10**]* Blue vaults with fleurs-de-lys (ground floor) represent monarchy's protection. * *[**11:10**]* Blue vaults with gold stars (upper chapel) symbolize heavens and royal proximity to God. *Overall:* * The Sainte Chapelle is considered a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, renowned for its breathtaking stained glass and the spiritual experience it offers. * *[**13:34**]* Jean de Jandun, a medieval writer, described entering the chapel as being “carried off to heaven." i used gemini 1.5 pro to summarize the transcript

GET YOUR TICKETS,,,,GET IN THERE, AND PRAY TO GOD,,,,,,,,STONE BY STONE !!!!!!!!!!

Love the Chapelle but my bet is the King paid handsomely for religious fakes! 😉

unfortunately it's been secularised and there are no Holy Masses there anymore...

Correction. It was built by Saint Louis in the thirteenth century (in the 1240s).