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Overview
The Conciergerie, is a former prison in Paris, France, located on the Île de la Cité . It was part of the former royal palace, the Palais de la Cité, which consisted of the Conciergerie, Palais de Justice and the Sainte-Chapelle. The Kings of France abandoned the palace at the end of the 14th century to settle in the Louvre and in Vincennes. It then took on a judicial role, and part of the palace was converted into prison cells. Hundreds of prisoners during the French Revolution were taken from the Conciergerie to be executed on the guillotine at a number of locations around Paris. Its most famous prisoner was Marie-Antoinette and during the Restoration, a commemorative chapel was erected on the site of her cell. From Royal Residence to Revolutionary prison, this splendid Gothic palace is now mostly used for law courts.Our Entry Tickets include fast-track entry into the Conciergerie as well as access to any temporary exhibits and a multilingual histopad to explore the Conciergerie.
Operated by
Centre des Monuments Nationaux
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Anonymous, Oct 2025
I found it interesting. There was loads of things I didn't know. I do think we should have been shown how to use the Histo-pad prior to use.
Anonymous, Jul 2025
So impressed with the facility to see the history in complete picture. The experience was amazing! Wonderful to understand so much history.
Anonymous, Oct 2023
So atmospheric, historical and evocative Also sounds shallow---- :) but one of the best gift shop in Paris for things to bring home to friends. SO glad I did this . I am a history nut--just great and very well curated.
Anonymous, Sept 2023
All good. Thank you!
Location
Present your ticket at the entrance of La Conciergerie located on Boulevard du Palais. Nearest metro stop: Cité (line 4).
Address
Paris, France
Experience
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket
- Temporary exhibition (if any)
- Temporary exhibitions
Venues
- The Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie
The Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie are two of the earliest surviving buildings of the Capetian Royal Palace on the Île de la Cité and are considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture.
Additional Information
- Not allowed:
- Luggage and big items exceeding 55cmx35cmx20cm
- Enjoy direct access to the monument
- Know in advance:
- Opening hours are from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm daily from January 1st to December 31st, with last access to the monument at 5.30 pm
- Visit the prison where Marie-Antoinette was imprisoned
- The monument is closed on May 1st and December 25th.
- Discover a symbol of the French Revolution
- Histopad tablets are available until 4.15 pm
- Free admission for children under 18 years old, European citizens 18-25 years old, disabled people and their companions, French unemployed people, Pass Education holders
- Free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of each month from November to March and on the European Heritage Days on the third weekend of September
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.