Sainte-Chapelle is open every day, with seasonal hours that are easy to remember. From 1 April to 30 September, it’s open 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and from 1 October to 31 March, it’s open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Keep in mind that the last entry is 30 minutes before closing, so you’ll want to be at the entrance by 6:30 p.m. in the summer season or 4:30 p.m. in the winter season. It’s also closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
Closed days
Sainte-Chapelle in Paris has no weekly closing day, so you can usually visit any day that fits your itinerary. The key thing to remember for Sainte-Chapelle closed days is that it is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25 each year.
Outside of those dates, it is generally open daily, but because the chapel sits on the Île de la Cité within the Palais de Justice area, exceptional closures or access changes can happen for special circumstances, so if you’re visiting on a specific date with a tight schedule, it’s worth checking the latest practical information before you go.
Lastentry
Sainte-Chapelle’s last entry (last access / last admission) is 30 minutes before the official closing time.
In the April 1 to September 30 season, when the chapel closes at 7:00 p.m., you should be inside by 6:30 p.m. In the October 1 to March 31 season, when it closes at 5:00 p.m., plan to enter by 4:30 p.m.
Because Sainte-Chapelle uses timed entry, it’s also important to arrive on time: each time slot is 30 minutes, meaning you must enter within that window (for example, a 10:00 reservation should enter by 10:30 at the latest), and you’ll go through security before entering.
Admissiondays
Sainte-Chapelle’s admission days are essentially every day, so you can normally visit on any weekday or weekend. The only fixed closed days each year are January 1, May 1, and December 25, so those are the key dates to avoid when you plan your Paris itinerary.
If you want your schedule to feel smooth, remember that the chapel runs on seasonal opening hours and the last access is 30 minutes before closing, so even on open days it’s better to arrive with a little buffer rather than cutting it close.
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Sainte Chapelle packing
If you’re searching for Sainte-Chapelle packing advice, the best mindset is “small, simple, and security-friendly.” Sainte-Chapelle sits inside the Palais de Justice area, so security is stricter than many other Paris attractions, and checks can include controls around the site as well.
Because of that, it’s smart to keep your bag compact and easy to scan, and to avoid bringing anything that could cause trouble at the checkpoint. The official visitor information is clear that bulky luggage and bags are prohibited, and there is no baggage deposit inside the monument—so if you arrive with a suitcase or a large travel pack, you can end up stuck outside.
What you carry matters, too. Items like aerosols, scissors, knives or sharp objects, and glass bottles are not allowed, and the monument warns that prohibited items confiscated at the entrance will not be returned.
If you have a timed ticket, keep it ready on your phone (or printed), and build in extra buffer because there can be long waits on busy days—and there is even a second security check before entry.
Comfort-wise, pack for the season. In winter, Sainte-Chapelle is not heated, so a warm layer makes a huge difference once you’re standing still and looking up at the stained glass.
In hot weather, the official ticketing guidance recommends practical basics like a hat, a bottle of water, and sun cream, especially since access routes and waiting lines can put you outdoors for a while.
One last practical point: toilets are available in the courthouse complex rather than inside the chapel itself, so it’s worth going before you commit to the line and security flow.
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Sainte Chapelle entrance fee
The Sainte-Chapelle entrance fee is €13 to €19 for an adult ticket, depending on the date you visit, because the monument uses seasonal pricing and special exceptions on certain days. On the current official price list, the standard adult ticket is €13 in the low season (Oct 1 to Mar 31), while it rises to €19 in the high season (June 2 to Sep 30), and Wednesdays often follow the lower price even during the high season.
If you want to pair it with the nearby Conciergerie, the combined Sainte-Chapelle + Conciergerie ticket is typically €20 to €25, again depending on the date (with Wednesday exceptions).
Admission can also be free for some visitors, including under-18s (outside groups) and 18–25-year-olds who are EU nationals (and certain long-term residents in France), plus other categories listed in the official rules, and there are also specific free first-Sunday dates in the winter-month calendar.
One important update for 2026 planning: the Centre des monuments nationaux has announced that from 12 January 2026, Sainte-Chapelle will move to a two-tier entrance fee—€22 for visitors who are neither nationals nor residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), and €16 for EEA nationals/residents (with the combined Sainte-Chapelle/Conciergerie ticket set at €30 / €23 under the same rule).
