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Sainte-Chapelle vs Musee 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
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 du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
8 / 10
37, Quai Branly, 75007 Paris
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Fodor's 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 Concierge
"Quai Branly is a provocative architectural and cultural statement, and the city's latest must-see."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top 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 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 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
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