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Sainte-ChapellevsMusee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
Both are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Sainte-Chapelle ranks slightly higher than Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac. Sainte-Chapelle ranks #6 in Paris with recommendations from 7 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Not For Tourists and Fodor's.
Sainte-Chapelle
Fodor's
Time Out
Not For Tourists
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
6 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris
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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 "Devout King Louis IX (St Louis, 1226-70) had a hobby of accumulating holy relics." Full review
Not For Tourists "Jewel of Gothic architecture of the XIII century, exceptional."
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 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
Afar Magazine "Sainte Chapelle is a true Gothic masterpiece located on Île de la Cité." Full review
Frommer's "Countless writers have called this tiny chapel a jewel box, yet that hardly suffices." Full review
Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Let's Go
The Telegraph Time Out Michelin Guide Frommer's
37, Quai Branly, 75007 Paris
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Fodor's "Exhibits mix artifacts from antiquity to the modern age, such as funeral masks from Melanesia, Siberian shaman drums, Indonesian textiles, and African statuary." Full review
Concierge "Quai Branly is a provocative architectural and cultural statement, and the city's latest must-see."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"No other museum in Paris provides such inspiration for travellers, armchair anthropologists and those who simply appreciate the beauty of traditional craftsmanship." Full review
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Be sure to check out the temporary exhibits and performances, both of which are generally excellent.
Travel + Leisure "Just 100 meters from the Eiffel Tower, the Quai Branly Museum draws crowds to its treasure trove of ethnic art." Full review
Afar Magazine "During these days the museum is holding a Maori exposition. This artifact, that resembles a spy aircraft, is supposed to improve the crops by its power over climate (well, at least that..." Full review
Let's Go "This time machine/museum of natural history will shower you with its theatricality." Full review
The Telegraph "Non-western tribal art is showcased in this quirky modern building by Jean Nouvel, with colourful boxes protuding out of the facade, planted wall and a wild garden by Gilles Clément." Full review
Time Out "Surrounded by trees on the banks of the Seine, this museum, housed in an extraordinary building by Jean Nouvel, is a vast showcase for non-European cultures." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Pieces are presented according to their geographical zone of origin: Oceania, America, Africa and Asia." Full review
Frommer's "Set in a lush, rambling garden on the Left Bank in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, this is the greatest museum to open in Paris since Pompidou." Full review
