The Good Life France Magazine Winter 2016 | Page 62

Magical Musical Moments at Saint-Chappelle

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.

This is a concert like no other… A true taste 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.

The secret Classical music venue in Paris that's simply sublime

Janine Marsh follows in the footsteps of the Kings of France for a magical nightly concert