Full 2026 price list
Since 12 January 2026, Sainte-Chapelle has used a two-tier system based on where you live. Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) pay a lower public rate.
The European Economic Area includes the 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Switzerland and the United Kingdom are not part of it for this purpose.
Individual tickets
| Ticket type | Outside EEA | EEA residents |
|---|---|---|
| Sainte-Chapelle only | €22 | €16 |
| Combined Sainte-Chapelle + Conciergerie | €30 | €23 |
| Audioguide (extra) | €3 | |
Partner fares
Several partnerships offer reduced prices. Check whether you qualify:
| Partnership | Outside EEA | EEA residents | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCF TGV Inoui / Intercités | €18 | €13 | Train ticket less than 5 days old |
| SNCF Grand Voyageur | €16.50 | €11.50 | Member card |
| Vedettes de Paris | €26 | €20 | Combined (single ticket) |
| Pass Navigo Culture | €26 | €20 | Combined SC + Conciergerie |
| City of Paris kiosk | €26 | €20 | Combined |
Who gets in free?
Sainte-Chapelle’s free-admission policy is generous, especially for young visitors. Here are the main categories:
Permanent free entry
- Under 18 — Free for everyone (except organised school groups), all nationalities
- 18–25, EU citizens — Free on presentation of valid European ID
- 18–25, lawful residents of France — Free with proof of residence (more than 4 months)
- Disabled visitors — Free for the visitor and one companion
- EU jobseekers — Free with a Pôle Emploi certificate less than 6 months old
- Teachers — Free with a valid French Pass Éducation
- ICOM / ICOMOS members — Free on presentation of membership card
- Holders of French Ministry of Culture cards — Free + one guest
- Military personnel on Opération Sentinelle — Free with professional ID and mission order
Occasional free days
First Sundays free
- Admission is free for everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December
- In 2026: 4 January, 1 February, 1 March, 1 November, 6 December
- Expect very heavy crowds — arrive early
- You must still book a time slot even when entry is free
Group rates
Groups of 8 or more pay a flat package rate and must book in advance:
| Group size | Sainte-Chapelle only | Combined + Conciergerie |
|---|---|---|
| 2–8 people (1 package) | €130 | €180 |
| 9–16 people (2 packages) | €260 | €360 |
| 17–24 people (3 packages) | €390 | €540 |
Maximum per group: 24 people. Larger parties must split into several groups with different slots.
How to spend less on your visit
These are tips I have tested myself when visiting and booking for others:
1. Check whether you qualify for the EEA rate
If you have lived in an EEA country for more than four months, you are eligible for the reduced fare even if you are not an EU citizen. Bring proof of address.
2. Use your train ticket
If you reach Paris on a TGV Inoui or Intercités service, keep your ticket. Shown at the ticket desk within five days, it unlocks the partner fare (€18 instead of €22, or €13 instead of €16 for EEA residents).
3. Choose the combined ticket if you have time
The Sainte-Chapelle + Conciergerie combined ticket at €30 (€23 EEA) saves about €5 compared with buying the two sites separately. The Conciergerie is well worth it if you enjoy medieval and revolutionary history.
4. Passion Monuments pass
For repeat visitors or anyone planning several national monuments in France: the annual pass (€45 solo, €70 duo) covers more than 80 sites. It pays for itself in two or three visits.
5. Winter first Sundays
If your dates are flexible, the first Sundays of January, February, March, November and December are free — but be ready for long queues and a packed upper chapel.
Payment methods on site
At Sainte-Chapelle’s ticket desk you can pay with:
- Cash (euros)
- Bank cards (Visa, Mastercard, French CB)
- French bank cheques
- Chèque Culture
- ANCV holiday vouchers
- Chèque Lire (shop only)
Tip: Online booking is card-only and usually faster — you skip the ticket-office line.
FAQs about prices
For citizens, ID from an EEA country is enough. For residents who are not citizens, a residence permit or proof of address older than four months is accepted.
No. The audioguide costs €3 extra, payable on site. It is available in six languages: French, English, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese.
Yes. Even though under-18s enter free, everyone must have a booked slot. When booking online, enter the full party size (including free categories); the system shows the correct total.
It depends on the seller. On the official CMN ticketing site, cancellation is often possible up to 48 hours before. Third-party resellers set their own rules — many allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before; always read the terms at checkout.
There is no dedicated family package, but children under 18 are free. Two adults with two children therefore pay for two adult tickets only (€44 outside EEA or €32 EEA).