Paris Sainte Chapelle Explained

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The Sainte Chapelle in Paris is one of the most spectacular examples of Gothic Architecture in France. Join me and understand the architecture of this historic jewel.
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Gothic Architecture in France: 00:00
The Sainte Chapelle in París: 1:05
Structure: 1:54
Design of the Chapel: 3:14
Spire and Details: 3:43
Architectural Program: 4:28
Rose Window: 5:01
Colors inside: 5:36
Upper Chapel: 6:48
Stained-Glass Windows: 7:25
Dimensions: 9:54
Niches and Altar: 10:14
Vaults: 11:10
Portal: 11:57
Restoration of the Chapel: 12:59
Medieval Description: 13:33

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@ManuelBravo 29 күн бұрын

What's your favorite building in France?

@arelendil7 29 күн бұрын

Hay muchos pero la Sainte Chapelle, cuando baja un poco el sol y se llena de colores, es una experiencia mágica! Además de toda la historia que rodea el edificio y a San Luis! Gracias por el video! Ha pesar de tener que pagar he ido varias veces… intentando transportarme a esa época.

@adrianac3258 29 күн бұрын

Catedral St Denise

@RJRobertson-fd8xy 29 күн бұрын

Saint Chapelle, definitely in Paris, but France? Not just a building but a collection that makes up a whole. Le Mont Saint-Michel. So other worldly to me.

@ErikBramsen 29 күн бұрын

The La Hague nuclear fuel processing plant. Nothing against nice architecture, I just hate greens.

@brontewcat 29 күн бұрын

The Sainte Chapelle. When I first walked up the stairs into the upper chapel- it took my breath away.

@rossrreyes 29 күн бұрын

In person Sainte Chapelle is an overwhelming, gloriously breathtaking space. It just may be one of the most luminous, ethereal places on earth.

@iasnaia-poliana 29 күн бұрын

The most... beautiful... magical... stunning... wonderful... umbelievable... building in Paris.

@cltransler 29 күн бұрын

So true. The first time I went, it was late afternoon--we were getting ready to leave and a docent told us to wait a few minutes. "Have a seat over there..." A few minutes later, the lights were turned off and the windows lit up. Before, I thought the building was amazing... I had no words when the lights were off. it was stunning.

@Woofy-tm8si 23 күн бұрын

I would give this comment a thousand up votes if I could. It's the most magical spot in Paris...and I'm atheist! You would have to be without sight to not be moved by its beauty.

@wordsmithgmxch 28 күн бұрын

I saw the Sainte Chapelle 56 years ago, and I still distinctly remember emerging from that narrow spiral staircase into the sublime radiance above. It was awe-inspiring, it was wondrous, it was -- well, unforgettable. Thank you, Manuel! You researched this building of marvels much more deeply than I did, and, with your help, I can now re-live and expand upon my impression of that day long ago.

@hazelmarybull9847 22 күн бұрын

I was a fifteen year old girl on a school trip from Cornwall, more interested in boys than architecture of any kind when we were taken to Sainte La Chapelle. I was stunned by its beauty, by the colours and the light everywhere I looked. I never believed that could ever be captured on film, but you have come as close to perfect as anyone ever could. Well done and thank you for the pleasure it gives me to watch it again and again.

@tao.of.history8366 19 күн бұрын

Same wordsmith! 25 years ago and I was just saying the same to a friend only a few weeks ago. That glass! I’m amazed you were able to catch that sense of awe & wrap around kaleidoscopic light Manuel, merci & bravo.

@raffriff42 29 күн бұрын

Amazing to see the ancient stained glass looking so brilliant. It was removed and placed into safe storage during WW2, and its restoration was only completed in 2015. Photographing each wall in perfect lighting conditions was a triumph in itself.

@jeff__w 14 күн бұрын

I haven’t been able to find anything about the stained glass being removed and placed into safe storage during WW2. What I _did_ find was that the restoration took place over a seven-year period ending in 2015 to coincide with the 800th anniversary of the birth of King Louis IX, who commissioned the chapel. According to _Forbes,_ “…over 6,000 square feet of stained glass were removed, piece by piece, and analyzed with the precision of laser technology in order to determine the best way to remove what is known as ‘Paris Crust.’” No wonder the stained glass looks so dazzlingly luminescent!

@micheleedwin4004 27 күн бұрын

My favourite church in Paris. The most wonderful stained glass I have ever seen and I have seen Notre Dame, Chartres and St Peter’s. A hidden gem. I never go to Paris without going here.

@SUZABQ 19 күн бұрын

I Agree. A spectacular display of light.

@brunomonteiro8706 26 күн бұрын

This is my favorite gothic building in Paris

@brianwooton1992 29 күн бұрын

I saw Mozart's Requiem in the basement by a chamber orchestra and choir. Utterly magical.

@sifridbassoon 29 күн бұрын

I'm so jealous.

@CKLee-rs4kl 27 күн бұрын

I visited Sainte Chappelle but your narrative enriches the experience, thank you.

@sivelti3914 22 күн бұрын

I visited Sainte Chapelle when I was young and it is still one of the most memorable buildings I have visited. When you emerge from the staircase and all around you the stained glass the windows let in the light. It is incredible.

@bevinboulder5039 29 күн бұрын

La Sainte Chapelle is the most breath taking gothic building I have ever seen. The medieval description that you quoted near the end is spot on IMO. What a beautiful, informative video. Thank you!

@bsfan6150 29 күн бұрын

The Sainte Chapelle was the most impressive site that I visited in Paris.

@javierfernandez6900 29 күн бұрын

Great description it’s a magical visit and your description is very clear and makes me want to visit again

@Jumboo364 29 күн бұрын

I was just googling this place yesterday. Absolutely breathtaking

@victoriabarclay3556 22 күн бұрын

When I was a child I said it was like being inside a paperweight- one of the antique ones with rich colors. As many have mentioned, it is a jewel box. Breathtaking. Lovely film. Thank you!

@radicalcenter3902 29 күн бұрын

Outstanding video of a beautiful place

@joshuaharper372 12 күн бұрын

The glass in Sainte Chapelle is so breathtaking in person. Hands down, it is my favorite gothic building.

@juanvazquez7000 29 күн бұрын

Muchísimas Gracias Manuel por la instrucción artística, arquitectónica, Cultural y Religiosa. Eres Único!

@Hoakaloa 29 күн бұрын

Merci! You taught me many things I did not know. Was there in 2012 and want to revisit.

@gregorykinsey8135 29 күн бұрын

Magnifique !!! Merci beaucoup !

@williamsullivan3967 29 күн бұрын

Just an exceptional video. Thanks for this one, Manuel. This chapel is on my bucket list for sure.

@kentbyron7608 27 күн бұрын

Manuel Bravo you are a brilliant presenter full of enthusiasm and excellent communication skills. It's a dream for me to get a quality tour of this beautiful chapel that I've been to twice. Thank you so much! You are contributing to world culture. Keep up the good work. Subscribed. ❤

@colibric7669 29 күн бұрын

Being in Sainte Chapelle is like being in Heaven.

@lalero88 25 күн бұрын

Have you been in heaven?

@colibric7669 25 күн бұрын

@@lalero88 it must be the same sensation. P.S What a poor response! Maybe you don't have a real connection with Art.

@CityWise_Travels 28 күн бұрын

The Saint Chapelle is not just another building, it’s the culmination of Louis IX’s Reign

@georginazacor4314 28 күн бұрын

🎉

@McCainnn 25 күн бұрын

when emerging in the upper Chapel, a lot of people have instantly tears in the eyes !

@Margarita-rk4zg 25 күн бұрын

La Sainte Chapelle is a marvel. I have visited it many times and I never tire of its magnificence

@lorenzoblock1673 24 күн бұрын

The colourful languagevof the presenter really dresses up the explanation of each element ❤

@mcqueen5588 29 күн бұрын

Aaaamo tus vídeos!! Gracias por hacerlos, aprendo mucho y es tan entretenida tu dinámica. Sos el profe perfecto que todos quisiéramos 💞💞💞💞💞👏👏👏

@almarecinasdiaz8361 29 күн бұрын

Hermosa descripción. Gracias!

@JoaoVascoFerraodosSantos-en9rm 29 күн бұрын

Simply amazing description !!

@tropicalocal 29 күн бұрын

another great video, manuel! can’t wait for the next one!

@miketackabery7521 23 күн бұрын

Manuel does these sorts of videos better than anyone. Well researched, lots of detail, but not so much as to bog it down. Well written and even better spoken. Excellent photography and a great use of models. I love his work. I've watched them all and am always impatient for the next one. And this didn't disappoint. Bravo: Manuel Bravo!

@lianas6023 Күн бұрын

My favourite church in Paris.Thank you!!!!

@marthacanady9441 26 күн бұрын

Staggeringly gorgeous and moving. When I was there I never wanted to leave.

@ManuelBravo 26 күн бұрын

Same!

@frankdunbar4140 29 күн бұрын

As usual, another great video. I always look forward to seeing you new videos.

@RJRobertson-fd8xy 29 күн бұрын

Wonderful video, as always. When inside, with the morning light streaming through the exquisite colored panels of glass, it is breathtaking to behold. Such a treasure, but not seen by the sheer numbers of tourists as Notre Dame, but maybe the fire changed that.

@raulbravo632 29 күн бұрын

Gran Trabajo, investigación, redacción,edición y producción Manuel! Felicidades! Verdaderamente Admirable tus trabajos!

@colibric7669 29 күн бұрын

Hermoso video, Manuel. Saludos desde México.

@user-rk6dw9bs4x 29 күн бұрын

항상 잘 보고 있습니다 한국어 자막 감사드립니다 😊

@alexanderexarchos9210 11 күн бұрын

I've been to Paris many times over the years but didn't know about this - beautiful & fascinating! I hope to be in Paris this Autumn and will definitely see - Thanks!

@AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc 19 күн бұрын

I fervently hope this amazing structure and its mind blowing windows never be destroyed.

@fr.michaelknipe4839 18 күн бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for posting. San Chappelle is one of the most beautiful places on earth

@miguelriverocolado5202 29 күн бұрын

Impresionante detalle de el tour guiado por la Saint Chapelle, me parece EXTRAORDINARIO, felicidades.

@classiclife7204 27 күн бұрын

Twice I've had my breath literally taken away by a place: when I first saw the Grand Canyon, and when I saw the stained glass in the upper floor of Sainte Chapelle. In both cases, video only gives you a taste; you must BE there. Royalty really did save the best for themselves.

@nnn-sm1wk 20 күн бұрын

Guess ill have to go to grand canyon then ! Even if it will be hard as i live so far. Im parisien And have visited la saint chapelle many Times, And it still amazes me.

@adrianac3258 29 күн бұрын

Majestuoso y hermoso ✨

@garyzerr8134 29 күн бұрын

I've been enthralled by 2 visits to this wonder and learned so much by Manuel's video! Your stuff is terrific, thanks for the great work. So many people miss this gem when visiting Paris; it is simply sublime.

@joninsight4522 28 күн бұрын

Me ha encantado el texto en latín :)

@patriciabaughn4749 17 күн бұрын

I was there In 2013 and was awed by the beautiful stained glass. It was magical. The day we were there there was a concert ..Vivaldis four seasons. It was simply beautiful.

@louloubrubru8692 7 күн бұрын

Wonderful place, and wonderful video. You perfectly describe what this monument is!

@Crub837 28 күн бұрын

Thanks!🎉

@Zenocrat 29 күн бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you!

@isidoropardo 29 күн бұрын

Como siempre Manuel, un trabajo y descripción extraordinarias. Si hubiera visto este video, antes de visitar la Sainte-Chapelle la hubiera entendido y disfrutado todavía mas. Muchas gracias por tus videos, son una maravillo explicación didáctica que combinan arte, historia y detalles.

@mariettamollolucic4512 26 күн бұрын

Opino lo mismo, así que intentaré con todas mis fuerzas volver a París y a la Sainte Chapelle, para disfrutarla mucho más con toda la información de este video. Saludos desde Chile.

@jamiebriggs1249 21 күн бұрын

This Chapelle was incredible I got chills when I was there it’s Heavenly

@dominicganteaume8274 21 күн бұрын

Beautiful and informative video Manuel. Well done on the forms of Gothic art. Bravo all round!

@michaelhealy1590 21 күн бұрын

You always provide a wonderful experience.

@frankie137137 22 күн бұрын

incredible video as always

@jonatmelbourne7239 27 күн бұрын

An excellent video - thank you so much

@phillipspessard6640 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for the explanation. I have numerous photos from my visit.

@MartinGarcia-tw9rb 28 күн бұрын

Muy buen video como siempre!!!

@jamesgalloway5807 29 күн бұрын

Excellent video - thank you

@kennstransky 29 күн бұрын

Great episode ! ! ! !

@rolandnelson6722 26 күн бұрын

Crowns of thorns and timber salesman would be thrilled with that sale.

@danny53012 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this thoroughly enjoyable and informative presentation. And thank you for including Jean de Jandun's original latin.

@swagatochatterjee7104 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking so much better shots, because when I was in there I could only see these stained glass in a much much smaller form just because of the sheer height.

@luigiriver9172 20 күн бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Bravo, bravo, excelente video de la Saint Chapelle!!! Gracias, Manuel, que Dios te bendiga por tus descripciones tan acertadas y narración tan amena de esos hermosos lugares !!

@davidhull1481 22 күн бұрын

Thank you. I wish I had seen this before I toured the Chapel, oh so many moons ago.

@danielcevallos2555 28 күн бұрын

Great content!!

@greenquiltsgalore1326 26 күн бұрын

It is a wonder to behold!

@randomvintagefilm273 27 күн бұрын

Wow, I must go here to experience this. I love stained glass, and this is on another level!

@oliviaromero650 29 күн бұрын

Excellent . Well Done . I love Sainte Chapelle . Ivisited many years back. What is the best way to visit today, how do we obtain tickets and what is the cost?

@mariaeugeniarestrepo-rb7ee 27 күн бұрын

Manuel, tus videos son maravillosos, pero los prefiero hablados en español por que así puedo disfrutar las imágenes. El edificio que más me gusta es el castillo de san Angelo. Felicitaciones y muchos Éxitos.

@CheriCheriMaking 29 күн бұрын

very informative video thank you. btw you amazingly look much younger in the video 😮 I would like to know your skin care routine as well

@StoneHerne 28 күн бұрын

😃 Wonderful! 😃

@sifridbassoon 29 күн бұрын

most of the relics in Constantinople were plundered by the Latin crusaders during the 4th Crusade, later showing up all over Europe.

@joseantoniovelilla7807 28 күн бұрын

Bellísimo 😊

@pablodusso1628 29 күн бұрын

Manuel, have you done this version in Spanish? In order to show to my mother

@petermgruhn 29 күн бұрын

4:59 - What's with the front porch? As soon as you said "restored in the 1840s" I thought "it looks like that? Le Duc worked on it." Now I wonder what it really looked like in 1260.

@jakej2680 23 күн бұрын

Crazy how France made a whole church for Chapelle, really cool how they appreciate comedy so much.

@hitrapperandartistdababy 21 күн бұрын

Is it possible we could get some videos focusing on Constantinople/Istanbul? Would love to hear you talk about the Theodosian walls or the Hagia Sophia at some point :D

@coulie27 29 күн бұрын

Another incredible video. I learned a lot and enjoyed very much. Bravo 🕍🙏🙌🕍

@mjthornett 25 күн бұрын

I wonder if they ever clean the glass. It must be even more revelatory then. Like the Sistine Chapel ceiling after a cleaning.

@agnia85 28 күн бұрын

I wish we could see the building process. It must have been extraordinary without any of the machinery we have today.

@bethmartof1262 26 күн бұрын

Deuteronomy 6:10. Man did not build it.

@kbye2321 26 күн бұрын

@@bethmartof1262 Man most definitely built the Saint-Chapelle...! Just because you personally can't imagine someone building such a marvelous work of art doesn't mean that skilled artisans, architects, and engineers over a long period of time can't. What's next? The Burj Khalifa is secretly built by aliens or something?

@baystated 29 күн бұрын

Were the relics also lost in the revolution?

@ManuelBravo 29 күн бұрын

Some of the kings of France sold some of the relics because they needed the money. There are still a few of the original relics including the crown of thorns, and they were stored at Notre Dame before the fire in 2019. Now they’re at the Louvre.

@mplsmike4023 28 күн бұрын

One of the 3 “must-sees” in Paris: Sainte-Chapelle, Orangerie, Tour Eiffel.

@MariaMartinez-researcher 26 күн бұрын

10:50. The relics are not in the chapel anymore, but they were not lost. As of date, they are in the Louvre, after the Notre Dame fire. More details in the Wikipedia article "Relics of Sainte-Chapelle." ⛪

@dammwastaken6763 18 сағат бұрын

Wild that this dude was "Brother" in hit 2003 show "Boohbah"

@glalza 25 күн бұрын

The stained glass is stunning... I understand the reason you put forth for the spire on top, but personally I wish it weren't there. It feels out of balance with the rest of the Building.

@TheIgdrasil1 29 күн бұрын

how old is that glass? It cant be really from 13.th century?

@ManuelBravo 29 күн бұрын

About 70% of the glass is from the 13th century, the rest is from the 19th century.

@user-ds6ov8jr5n 25 күн бұрын

Must see.

@ErikBramsen 29 күн бұрын

Good video, but I rather think it's reliquaries that mimic cathedrals, not the other way around.

@robmann400 27 күн бұрын

Louis IX’s 3D House of Evil makes my stomach turn.

@Dominic-tq6dw 27 күн бұрын

Who built them?

@writethepath8354 25 күн бұрын

Never appreciated medieval craftsmanship more

@user-ss5bq4rf8f 20 күн бұрын

好漂亮

@Undermarysmantleforever 24 күн бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🌟

@michaelrg3836 26 күн бұрын

Is there no organ?

@guillermoluisespinasse3667 29 күн бұрын

❤

@Impossiblyy 16 күн бұрын

😮

@massimosquecco8956 2 күн бұрын

I ve been there 7 years ago. Weather didn't help, since it was gloomy and snowy, anyway the light inside this, quite narrow, building, was truly Divine. You think about God if you are sitting in its seats, and you think about all those politicians, taking historical decisions all those centuries ago who were sitting there as I did that day. Some have been certainly callous egotists who didn't care about religion, but at the same time, there must have been some of them who were truly touched in their souls by this supreme light, and I was wondering if they could let prevail the real good for humanity or their convictions, bonded by the spirit of their times had did wring anyway...