Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2007 - Sainte-Chapelle (75)

The Sainte-Chapelle, located on the Île de la Cité in Paris, is a famous royal chapel built in the 13th century by King Louis IX, also known as Saint Louis. Its purpose was to serve as a reliquary for precious religious relics, including the Crown of Thorns believed to have belonged to Christ. The chapel is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and is distinguished by its exquisite stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes. It consists of two levels, with the lower level having once served as a chapel for the attendants of the royal palace, while the upper level, adorned with impressive stained glass, was reserved for the royal family. The Sainte-Chapelle is a treasure of medieval art and is open to visitors, drawing numerous tourists to Paris. It also symbolizes the significance of religion and royalty in the medieval history of France.