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The Conciergerie tickets can always be purchased at the venue but online advanced booking lets you plan your trip more efficiently. Buying tickets in person can make you wait in long queues with the chances of the tickets being sold out. To make your trip better and easier, the option of online booking saves you from any kind of hassle and crowds giving you an instant confirmation in the comfort of your home.

This system provides you with complete details of the sightseeing and multiple options of deals and discounts to choose from. Book your ticket online and visit the alluring La Conciergerie to go back to the lost times in your tour of Paris, France, for exploring the Gothic Revival architecture.Get access to the histopad in the Conciergerie tickets, a tablet set up to give you interactive descriptions and the looks of the Conciergerie in different times in history using augmented reality and 3D reconstructions.

You will get to see the captivating views of the medieval towers and the Facades along with the legendary revolutionary court and the prison cell of your Highness Queen Marie-Antoinette through your own eyes.

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  • Get Conciergerie Tickets to see the amazing historic prison and former royal palace on the riverside of Paris' Île de la Cité, built in the Gothic style

  • Witness the architectural splendor of the revolutionary court & prison cell of famous resident, Queen Marie Antoinette

  • Stroll through Europe's largest existing medieval prison hall, Salle des Gens d’Armes, with a dining capacity of 2,000 staff

  • Gain insights into the French Revolution and have an immersive experience via augmented reality through Histopad

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Must Know Before You Go
  • No smoking or consumption of alcohol at the premises is allowed.
  • Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package.
  • The Conciergerie is not accessible for people with reduced mobility.
  • Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
  • Kindly dispose of plastics in an appropriate manner.
  • Big bags and suitcases aren't allowed inside and there are no lockers available.
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Overview of Conciergerie

Conciergerie, the infamous French prison in the city of the Île de la Cité, Paris, was originally a royal home of the French kings. This magnificent place is a former courtroom and became an important part of the administration of the Kingdom. The Concierge held the command of the royal residence and functioned as an authoritative member in the absence of the king and that’s how it got this name in the 14th century.

Charles V named the palace La Conciergerie which functioned as parliament where the Conciergerie would live and have a privileged role in the country. Holding administrative powers throughout the centuries, this place became a dreadful prison during the French Revolution. The reign of terror started in the 18th century holding 2700+ prisoners including the French Queen Marie-Antoinette. Holding a strong historical value throughout the history of France, the Conciergerie is now a national monument and museum of the country.

The gothic style of architecture made the Conciergerie Paris, the talk of the town and had constant renovations by the kings leading to the Gothic Revival style in the 1700s. The Conciergerie has four medieval towers and the popular clock on the Tour de l'Horloge (14th century).

This place is large enough to have different sections to explore like The Hall of the Men-at-Arms and the "Rue de Paris", the Hall of the Guards, the kitchen pavilion, and the most popular attraction of the Memorial Chapel containing the infamous ‘stone tears’.

Things to See Inside Conciergerie Paris

Hall of Soldiers (Salle des Gens d'Armes)
Hall of Soldiers (Salle des Gens d'Armes)

Built by the French King Philip IV, this is the largest non-religious gothic hall in entire Europe by area. You can witness this grand hall in Conciergerie Paris with four huge aisles held by the strongest pillars which stretch up to the ceiling making it look even larger and magnificent.

This place served as a host of royal banquets, dining room, and gathering place for the soldiers, armed guards, and the servants of the then-palace.

Guard Room (Salle des Gardes)
Guard Room (Salle des Gardes)

Built by the French King Philip IV, this place served as a quarter for the guards who protected the kings. When the royal residence was moved to Louvre, this place was turned into an overcrowded dungeon for prisoners. The Hall was restored in the 19th century by architect Antoine Marie Peyrle decorated the hall with sculptures on the capitals of the columns.

Smaller than the Hall of Soldiers, you can witness the Guard Hall has a vaulted roof supported by three massive pillars that divide it into two naves and a spiral stairway connecting to the next floor.

Marie Antoinette's Cell
Marie Antoinette's Cell

The main highlight to see in the Conciergerie tickets, is the place where the French Queen Marie-Antoinette was imprisoned for 10 weeks until her ultimate trial and beheading. When the monarchy was restored in the 19th century, the original cell was replaced by the Memorial Chapel dedicated to the Queen.

The memorial tries to tell you the melancholic story of the Queen spending her last days in the cell. The marble monument marks “The Queen’s Testament” and the painful yet beautiful paintings mimic her imprisonment. The black faux marble walls are marked with stone teardrops and the chapel gets enlightened through a single stained glass window.

Poor Prisoner's Cell
Poor Prisoner's Cell

The prisoners were held in the prisoner’s chamber which was overcrowded so much that the prisoners would sleep on the floor within a thin layer of straw in different shifts. This poor prisoner’s cell is the place where the poorest prisoners were kept and called "pailleux" or "straw-sleepers", who were fed with only bread and water.

These communal cells have the prisoner’s name engraved inside them and you can listen to the tale of the fifty most famous prisoners jailed in the Conciergerie.

The Girodin’s Chapel
The Girodin’s Chapel

This place got its name from the infamous Revolutionary group of “Girodins'', who served the last meal before their execution. Created after a fire destroyed the palace’s medieval oratory in 1776, the Girodin’s chapel remains mostly unchanged unlike the other areas of the Conciergerie telling you about its history.

This place remains the same as the original, even when it was converted into a prison cell during the period of the Reign of Terror.

The Women's Courtyard
The Women's Courtyard

The Women’s Courtyard was a place where the women prisoners would carry on their everyday activities like washing their clothes in the fountain, eating outside, and doing some walking exercises. This place consists of the arcades, stone tablets, the garden, and a triangular area at the northeast corner separating the men’s prison.

Today, there are beautiful flowers in the garden giving a fresh breath of air for you to experience in the Conciergerie Paris.

Places to Explore Near Conciergerie

Sainte Chapelle
Sainte Chapelle

King Louis IX‘s favorite place, is the most elegant royal chapel in France having iconic glass windows. You need to have the Conciergerie Sainte Chapelle tickets for visiting this place to see one of the most iconic Gothic styles ever to exist. The beautiful and infamous Rose Window has 87 glass petals attractive enough to capture your heart.

Place Dauphine
Place Dauphine

Home to the Parisian buildings, art galleries, cafes, and most importantly a home of romance popular for couples along with a touch of elegance, the Place of Dauphine is a beautiful historic square. If you have the Conciergerie tickets, this French delight is an escape from the city’s busy life into the blissfulness of the authentic Parisian touch.

Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum

Situated near-by the Conciergerie Paris, considered to be the world’s largest museum, Louvre Museum possesses enchanting ancient paintings and drawings to hypnotize the spectators.

With the decorative arts and artifacts exhibiting the beauty of the Egyptian, Parisian, and Greek cultures, this French Museum is a must-visit if you have the tickets to La Conciergerie Paris.

Know Before You Book Conciergerie Tickets

Essential Information
How to Reach
Essential Information

Location: The Conciergerie, 2 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France.

Timings: The operational hours are 09:30 AM - 06:00 PM daily. However, it closed on May 1st and December 25th.

Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit the Conciergerie Paris is from April to June and from October to early November. This is due to the favorable and pleasant climate, which encourages exploration and magnificent sightseeing.

Guidelines

  • The historical monument has strict safety and security rules and a security perimeter is deployed.
  • Proper security check happens at the entrance while the large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside.
  • You must carry the Conciergerie tickets, your passport, and all other necessary documents to show at the entrance.
  • Children aged 0-17 and student groups are free to enter.
  • Domestic pets are not allowed except companion animals.
  • Tripods and selfie sticks are strictly prohibited inside the monument.
  • Personal photography is allowed by respecting the monument.
  • Covid-19 guidelines have to be followed
  • Explore the place with a local guide who assists you in taking a tour of this large monument.

Conciergerie Paris Tickets FAQs

Is the Conciergerie worth visiting?

    Yes, the Conciergerie Paris is worth visiting on the tour because this place tells you about French history. This place was home to the French royalty until its ultimate conversion to the imprisonment chamber. From holding royal gatherings to making the prisoners ready for a guillotine, this place is full of the richness of French history.

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