The Paris Traveler

 Today, I am doing a total about face and taking you to a chapel, a bit different from all the “cocktail-ing” we did the other day.  But being flexible and open to ALL sorts of experiences makes one a better traveler and introduces one to so much more while they are traveling.  That’s my little personal lesson for the day. 
Now for the matter at hand…..Sainte Chapelle, a tiny jewel box of Gothic inspiration on the Île de la Cité.  It is tucked within the confines of the Palais de Justice–home to several French courts, making it heavily guarded and hard …read more

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One of the many beautiful churches in Paris that sometimes gets overlooked is the stunning gothic chapel of Sainte-Chapelle. Construction began in 1246 by King Louis IX to house many religious relics including Christ’s Crown of Thorns and a piece of the True Cross. The Chapel is enclosed in the Palais de Justice and tight security is perhaps one reason why many people unfortunately do not venture in.
Situated on the Ile de la Cité, the chapel’s stained glass is considered the best of its type in the world and two thirds are still the original pieces. There are two levels; …read more

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