Issue No. 13

Magical Musical Moments at Saint-Chappelle
The secret Claissical music venue
in Paris that's simply sublime
Janine Marsh follows in the footsteps of the Kings of
France for a magical nightly concert
Earnest faced angels with pale pink and
blue wings and voluminous frocks hover,
and solemn faced saints look down from
their lofty perches over the musicians who
stand beneath jewel coloured windows.
Shadows flicker across the sculpted walls
that have stood for centuries. The sweet
sound of classical music fills the air. An
enrapt audience breaks into spontaneous
applause as the musicians finish.
of the culture of Paris inside one of the
most ancient of churches where Kings and
Queens prayed and religious relics that
cost immense fortunes were once housed.
Sainte-Chappelle is a legendary building,
almost 800 years old. It is now also an
incredible night time venue where Vivaldi,
Bach, Mozart and other masters of music
have their greatest pieces played.
This is a concert like no other… A true taste