Conciergerie - Entry Ticket
Open today: 9:30 - 18:00
Conciergerie
A former courthouse and prison in Paris, the Conciergerie. A captivating monument in the heart of Paris with an even more stunning history.
What's included
- Entrance to the Conciergerie
What's not included
- Audioguide
- Entrance to Sainte-Chapelle
Important information
- Each reservation slot is 30 minutes, meaning that if you have a reservation for 10:00 am, you will be able to access the monument at 10:30 am at the latest
Information
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- A Window to the Past: Today, the Conciergerie is a museum showcasing its architectural grandeur and rich history, inviting visitors to step into the lives of royalty and prisoners who passed through its halls.
- Architectural Marvel: Renowned for its Gothic architecture, the Conciergerie features soaring ceilings, impressive halls, and intricate details, a testament to the artistic mastery of its time.
- Layers of Function: Throughout history, the Conciergerie has served as a section of the royal palace, a prison, and a courthouse, offering a glimpse into the evolution of Parisian life.
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Royal Origins: Part of the Palais de la Cité, the medieval royal palace of Paris, the Conciergerie began its history within the walls of power.
- Transformation into a Prison: In the late 14th century, the Conciergerie became a prison for the Parliament of Paris, marking a shift in its purpose.
- The Revolutionary Era: During the tumultuous French Revolution, the Conciergerie gained notoriety as the principal prison and courthouse. Here, within its imposing walls, the drama of history unfolded.
- A Queen's Detention: Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, was imprisoned here before her execution, forever etching her name into the history of the Conciergerie.
- From Prison to Preservation: The Conciergerie remained an important prison until the 19th century when its transformation into a national monument and museum began.
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Friday 9:30 - 18:00Saturday 9:30 - 18:00Sunday 9:30 - 18:00Monday 9:30 - 18:00Tuesday 9:30 - 18:00Wednesday 9:30 - 18:00Thursday 9:30 - 18:00
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2 Boulevard du Palais, 75001, Paris
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Gregory
Aug 11, 2024
Good
I had an excellent experience at the El conciergerie! The team was extremely helpful and made sure all my needs were met. I highly recommend their services.
Conciergerie - Entry Ticket
Pierre
Aug 10, 2024
Excellent
Lieu visité aujourd’hui. Peu de monde donc peu d’attente. Le système de tablette prêtée en début de visite pour obtenir des informations tout au long de la visite est très bien pensé. Lieu chargé d’histoire (et d’histoires). Les panneaux explicatifs relatifs à la Révolution française et à la Terreur sont très complets. Une visite à faire.
Conciergerie - Entry Ticket
Godfrey
Aug 10, 2024
Average
It's amazing. A royal castle of the XIV century, It is unbelievable they could construct something like that. With an entrance ticket, you could get a video/audio guide for free, available in 6 languages. Unfortunately, it was impossible to have an excursion with SMB who could show and explain everything that happened here for almost 700 years.
Conciergerie - Entry Ticket