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A friend once mentioned that she had recently visited the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris.
The Parisian Jewel for the Jerusalem Crown Ina Caro 2011
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Like a reliquary crafted by a goldsmith, every inch of the interior of the Sainte-Chapelle is covered with elaborate decoration.
The Parisian Jewel for the Jerusalem Crown Ina Caro 2011
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The Sainte-Chapelle is the most perfect embodiment of the Gothic Rayonnant style.
The Parisian Jewel for the Jerusalem Crown Ina Caro 2011
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Even the 12 statues of the apostles, each of which stands on a platform between two windows, and all of which are carved so they look like they are the pillars holding up the Sainte-Chapelle, are similar to the embossed figures that decorate reliquaries.
The Parisian Jewel for the Jerusalem Crown Ina Caro 2011
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Although today the relics of the Passion are gone from the Sainte-Chapelle, we can still see that the walls are filled with stained glass to allow the sun to create the illusion of dazzling jewels on stone floors, and that stone becomes delicate tracery.
The Parisian Jewel for the Jerusalem Crown Ina Caro 2011
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A perfect way to end a day in Paris is to take the Line 4 Métro to the Cité stop and attend a concert in the Sainte-Chapelle.
The Parisian Jewel for the Jerusalem Crown Ina Caro 2011
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I think a beautiful place to see is Sainte-Chapelle at the Palais de Justice.
What to Do in Paris / Que faire a Paris? - French Word-A-Day 2009
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In terms of places (aside from such standards as the Eiffel Tower), be sure to see the Sainte-Chapelle.
What to Do in Paris / Que faire a Paris? - French Word-A-Day 2009
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As you enter the nave of the Sainte-Chapelle, facing the apse and the angels over the altar, look at the last window on the right.
The Parisian Jewel for the Jerusalem Crown Ina Caro 2011
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Although I have said that the inside of the Sainte-Chapelle is like a jewel box, it is more like an opulent inverted reliquary a box containing holy relics in which stone has replaced precious metals and stained glass has replaced enamels and gems.
The Parisian Jewel for the Jerusalem Crown Ina Caro 2011
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