Christmas Concerts at La Sainte-Chapelle
Visitors attend a classical Christmas concert inside the Gothic church of La Sainte-Chapelle. Guests listen to performances by the Orchestre Classik Ensemble led by violinist David Braccini under the chapel's soaring stained-glass windows. The musical program features Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons alongside waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss.
What to Expect
Classical music performed inside the historic Gothic chapel in Paris.
Event Details
Duration
55 min.
Ages
All ages (children under 10 require accompaniment)
Neighborhood
Île de la Cité
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Classictic.com
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Classical music lovers
Vibe
Festive and elegant
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Tarif réduit dans les deux catégories avec l’abonnement Passion monuments du Centre des Monuments Nationaux. Pour bénéficier du tarif réduit, il faut présenter le Pass Passion Monuments; les tarifs réduits nécessitent une pièce d’identité valide. Le montant des billets n’est pas indiqué dans le texte hors outil de réservation. – Get tickets
- Accessibility: Strollers must be small and foldable.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive 45 minutes before the concert, because doors close 15 minutes before the start and latecomers are turned away.
- Keep your ticket ready before the security line, since you can't pass the Palais de Justice screening without one.
- Leave large bags, glass bottles, aerosols, scooters and skateboards at your hotel, as all are banned at the security check.
- If you book a Passion Monuments reduced ticket, bring the pass and valid ID, because both are required for entry.
- With the Wine & Tapas option on December 24 or 31, plan your drinks before the concert, since the offer isn't available afterwards.
Special Events & Promotions
- Wine & Tapas and Champagne ticket categories add a drink at a nearby venue, on top of the concert.
- On December 24 and 31, the Wine & Tapas and Champagne options are available only before the concert.
- Holders of the Passion Monuments pass get a reduced price in both seating categories, and must show the pass and valid ID.
- About a tenth of the stained glass is covered by tarps during renovation work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What music is on the program?
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, plus waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss. The Orchestre Classik Ensemble performs with violinist David Braccini. The program may change.
How early should we arrive?
The organizer recommends arriving 45 minutes early. Doors close 15 minutes before the concert starts, and latecomers are not admitted.
What is the security check like?
Sainte-Chapelle is part of the Palais de Justice, so there's a mandatory screening and security check. You need your ticket to get through. Motorcycle helmets, aerosols, knives and sharp objects, scissors, glass bottles, large bags or luggage, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades are banned.
How do the Wine & Tapas and Champagne options work?
Both are served away from the chapel. For Wine & Tapas, show your e-ticket at La Chope des Compagnons before or after the concert. The Champagne option is at Brasserie Les Deux Palais. On December 24 and 31, both are available only before the concert.
Can we bring children?
Yes, but every child must be with an adult. Strollers must be small and foldable.
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