Saint Chapelle Concert Tickets

They refer to how close to the stage you will sit. More expensive, closer to the stage.

I went to the concert at Saint Chapelle a few years ago and sat in the last section which was the least expensive seats. I actually thought they were the best seats. Why, because you can hear perfectly where ever you seat. The church is not that big. Also, you get to see the full church seating in the back and this is a classical concert. There is no one performing ( dancing, singing, acting). Just listening to the music and sitting in a beautiful church. If you seat up front, then you will be able to see the musicians. That is nice and may be necessary to you. I just wanted to go, listen to the music and see the church.

Seating in section 3 would be the back of the church but you do not pick your seat, when you go it is first come to get a seat in that section. There are no assigned seats, just an assigned section. There is no seating plan, as you pick the section, not the seat.

So it is up to you to pick which section you want to seat in, meaning how much do you want to spend on the ticket.

When I go to a play or opera or ballet, I try to get the best tickets. But for this classical concert, in this church, I did not think it necessary to seat close to the musicians.

I found I could hear the concert and see the church and did not feel I needed to seat up close.

Lovely concert. Have a great time!

That is what I was thinking but wanted to make sure. Ann, I think I'm in agreement with you. We'll probably go for the back.

Part of the reason for going to a concert at Ste Chapelle is the setting. In my opinion, it's the setting more than the players that is the draw.
We sat in the front of the middle section at the later performance. It was stunning to see the stained glass illuminated by the setting sun, then continue listening as the chapel slowly became dark, lit only by candle light. Acoustics were good so proximity to the front was not an issue.
Enjoy.

We are going the last night of our trip in March, family of 4 (2 adults/2 teens). I bought tickets up front, as a precaution, hoping it keeps the kids interested and helps if we are tired from the week. Can anyone else comment if just going to this concert allows you to see enough of Saint Chapelle or should we plan on visiting it during the day too; I do definitely want to see the the Conciergerie.

kpg, The concert will allow you to see all of Sainte Chapelle. It’s pretty small. Check out the first floor chapel before going upstairs for the performance. Both are beautiful.

Best concert I ever went to was at Ste. Chapelle! Vivaldi quartet gave me goosebumps the entire time! The acoustics are great & the setting is incomparable. If you enjoy watching the musicians, sit up front...otherwise just go and immerse yourself!

Be aware that you go through airport-style security to enter Saint Chapelle. (Probably check their website for any updates on what you can & can't bring in.)

Also, I often find it hard to stay alert at an evening concert when I'm tired from a day of sightseeing, even if I've been on the ground in Europe enough days that I'm supposedly not jetlagged. To best enjoy the concert, I recommend taking a 15- to 20-minute power nap before dinner, eating a light meal with no alcohol, and perhaps having a cup of coffee.

Saint-Chapelle is wonderful. But if you are serious about your music, I think you will be disappointed. The musicians are talented, but they are playing to a tourist crowd. Lots of showmanship rather than musicianship. Dramatic entrances, leader carrying the music stands away from the other players and walking to the other end of the hall, people clapping in between movements, etc.

kpg: about your question (Can anyone else comment if just going to this concert allows you to see enough of Sainte Chapelle or should we plan on visiting it during the day too?)

Sainte Chapelle is renowned because nearly every single inch is covered in stained glass, made possible because of the flying buttresses. That incredibly beautiful stained glass is best seen during the day with light streaming through. For me, the Conciergerie couldn't compare but it's a historic place so you can decide which is more important to you.

We attended a concert at Saint Chapelle a few years ago and enjoyed it very much. Our tickets were in the mid-range but I agree that it doesn't really matter where you sit. The important thing (in my opinion) is the timing. Try to find a concert that begins before sunset. The light streaming through the windows is beautiful! One goofy thing, the concert program we purchased was a year old... may have been a mistake but check it out before you buy!