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Sainte-Chapelle vs Musee d'Orsay

Both Musee d'Orsay and Sainte-Chapelle are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Musee d'Orsay scores slightly higher than Sainte-Chapelle. Musee d'Orsay is ranked #1 in Paris with recommendations from 11 publications including Fodor's, Concierge and Afar Magazine.

Sainte-Chapelle
Sainte-Chapelle
9 / 10
6 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Built by the obsessively pious Louis IX (1226–70), this Gothic jewel is home to the oldest stained-glass windows in Paris." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Devout King Louis IX (St Louis, 1226-70) had a hobby of accumulating holy relics." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Jewel of Gothic architecture of the XIII century, exceptional."
Let's Go Let's Go
"The Lower Chapel has a blue, vaulted ceiling dotted with the golden symbol of the French monarchy, the fleurs-de-lis, and contains a few “treasures” (i.e., platter-sized portraits of saints). " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This jewel of Gothic art was built upon the order of Saint Louis to house the relics of Christ and the Virgin Mary." Full review
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Musee d'Orsay
Musee d'Orsay
9 / 10
62 rue de Lille, France, 75343 Paris
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This gorgeously renovated Belle Époque train station displays a world-famous collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings on three floors." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Since opening in 1986, the Musée d'Orsay has become one of the most successful and beloved museums in the world."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Paris's premier museum of Impressionism." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Originally a train station, the museum is fairly large and is best seen over several visits so you don’t become art-ed out." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Since 1986, the huge main hall of the former Orsay railway station has been the home of art collections covering the period 1848 to 1914." Full review
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