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
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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."
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Time Out
"Devout King Louis IX (St Louis, 1226-70) had a hobby of accumulating holy relics."
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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). "
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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."
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Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
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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."
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Concierge
"Quai Branly is a provocative architectural and cultural statement, and the city's latest must-see."
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."
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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."
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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..."
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