RESTORING THE BEAUTY OF THE SAINTE-CHAPELLE
Together, let us restore the porches to their former glory
The Sainte-Chapelle is more than a monument, a marvellous work of art, fragile in its beauty, which requires extensive conservation and restoration.
After the vast restoration campaign to restore all their brilliance to the stained glass windows of the north facade, the choir and the rose window, urgent new work is needed and requires your contribution.
From 2021, for an estimated duration of 5 years and a provisional cost of 18 million euros, the Sainte-Chapelle will be the subject of extensive work aimed to successively restore:
- The porches of the western façade - first phase
- The masonry of the gables of the western facade including the North and South towers, to their full height - second phase
- The stained glass windows on the southern side - third phase
The restoration work will be accompanied by the installation of an exterior lighting system to highlight the windows.
YOUR SHARE FOR FRENCH HERITAGE
Patronage plays an essential role in safeguarding the architectural heritage managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux. The Sainte-Chapelle is a real showcase for excellent craftsmanship. By making a donation, you will actively contribute to the prestigious reputation of one of the most beautiful jewels of French culture.
Together, let us restore the porches to their former glory
Porch of the upper chapel
The restoration will focus on the richly sculpted porches at the entrances to the monument, including that of the upper chapel, dedicated to the Last Judgment and through which the king had direct access to the chapel from his apartments located within the royal palace.
The project will restore all the dignity and majesty to this architectural masterpiece.
Detail of the porch of the lower chapel
YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL
This first phase of restoration, lasting 9 months, will run from April to December 2021. The estimated budget amounts to € 1.5 million.
By participating in the beautification of the Sainte-Chapelle, you will become a real player in the safeguarding of a treasure inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list; and you will have the chance to be among the first guests to come and admire the completed work.
BENEFIT FROM EXCLUSIVE PRIVILEGES *
Whatever the amount of your donation, you can, if you wish, have your name [or the name of the person of your choice] appear on the donors page of the dedicated website.
For any donation over € 50
You will also receive 1 pass valid for a visit to the monument of your choice, among the 100 monuments managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux.
For any donation over € 100
You will also receive 2 passes valid for a visit to the monument of your choice, among the 100 monuments managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux.
For any donation over 300 €
You will be invited to a private tour of the Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie.
For donations over € 600
You will be welcomed to the Sainte-Chapelle, with the person of your choice, by the Administrator for a private visit.
For donations over 1000 €
You will join the club of patrons of the Centre des monuments nationaux and be invited, for one year, with the person of your choice, to our exceptional events throughout our network of national monuments (Invitations to Monuments in motion, to Monument in music, to exhibition openings ...)
* Our invitations do not include transportation and accommodation.