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Institut du Monde Arabe vs Sainte-Chapelle
Both are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Sainte-Chapelle is preferred by most reviewers compared to Museum of the Arab World. Sainte-Chapelle ranks #5 in Paris with praise from 7 sources such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Not For Tourists.
Institut du Monde Arabe
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1 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75236 Paris
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Fodor's
"This eye-catching metal-and-glass tower by architect Jean Nouvel cleverly uses metal diaphragms in the shape of square Arabic-style screens to work like a camera lens."
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Frommer's
"For insights into the way France has handled its relations with the Arab world, consider making a trek to this bastion of Arab intellect and aesthetics."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Arab World Institute in Paris’ Fifth Arrondissement serves to foster goodwill and cross-cultural communication between Europe and the Middle East."
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Time Out
"A clever blend of high-tech and Arab influences, this Seine-side grand projet was constructed between 1980 and 1987 to a design by Jean Nouvel."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Institute, whose purpose is to make Arab civilisation more widely known, includes a museum, a library, a documentation centre and a sound and image area."
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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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