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Sainte-Chapelle

Exquisite stained glass chapel. More beautiful interior than the gloomy Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Sainte-Chapelle
Soaring stained glass windows beaming ample light onto the rich primary colours of the tile mosaics on the floor, this photogenic church was built by the French kings to house the relics of the Crown of Thorns. Make sure you go on a sunny day, as the highlight of this small chapel in Rayonnante Gothic style are the large stained-glass windows which soar up to near the vaulted ceiling. Also of interest is the extremely ornate lower level. If it happens to be rainy or cloudy, give Sainte-Chapelle a miss, as the play of coloured lights on the floor is well worth the wait for a sunnier day. As the chapelle is inside the Courts of Justice, there will thus be a security check. Note: you may have to book a week in advance.
Adult €22, U18 free, Passion Monuments pass
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La Conciergerie
The ancient medieval fortress and prison of the city's island, site of some remarkable medieval royal architecture and the scene of Marie Antoinette's imprisonment in the period leading to her execution in 1793; lots of revolutionary associations.
Apr-Sep: daily 09:30-18:30; Oct- Mar: daily 10:00-17:00Booking Required.€6.10, concessions and guided tours available, under-18 free, Passion Monuments pass accepted
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Marché aux fleurs Reine-Elizabeth-II
Flower Market and Bird Market
On the north side of the Ile de la Cité, the main island at the centre of Paris you'll find a burgeoning daily flower market, where you can buy just about any type of flower, and oddly enough, a range of exotic tropical birds.
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Magasin Variantes
Boutique Variantes
All kind of games are sold here, logic, go and check of course too.
Mon-Sat 10:30-20:00, Sun 15:00-19:00