Does anyone know if the gift shop to Sainte Chapelle is accessible without a ticket. While I loved Sainte Chapelle during my last trip, I have been asked to purchase something at the gift shop for someone else while I am in Paris next month. The Sainte Chapelle ticket cost was not in my plans and the item is not available online.
Edit: Thank you all for your quick responses!
No it isn't. Lines and security for all.
I don't know how you would be able to access the gift shop without purchasing a ticket or using a pass, such as the Paris Museum Pass or the Passion Monuments Subscription.
Regardless, you would still be required to go through security. The lines can be fairly long, up to 30-60 minutes, unless you are using the Passion Monuments Pass.
Have you considered contacting the Centre des Monuments Nationaux with your question?
Picturing in my mind Ste. Chapelle, I would say no. The gift shop I am thinking of is on the lower (entrance) floor and you have to go through the visitor lines (and pay) and security. I don't know of a gift shop outside of the chapel. I am sure you could probably find a Ste. Chappelle souvenir at any of the many shops that sell souvenirs. Anyone out there with better info? I would not go to the expense and time for this. If your friend hasn't been there, they may not realize how big of an ask this is. (I once spent a whole day in a 6 day trip to Paris looking for just the right umbrella for a co-worker. They didn't know how much time and effort it wou;ld take, so I can't fault them. I should have politely declined in the beginning, as you should probably do.
I wish you luck!
