About this experience
Discover the Conciergerie, a medieval royal palace that became Marie Antoinette’s prison and a revolutionary tribunal.
Highlights
- Go back in time and discover the site with a histopad
- See the cells of criminals and the tombs of the heroes of the French Revolution
- Explore the majestic Conciergerie, a revolutionary prison
What's included
- Entrance ticket
- Self-guided visit
- HistoPad 3D-reproduction of Marie-Antoinette’s cell, available in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Get a glimpse into the turbulent history of the French Republic, with access to the Conciergerie. Originally built as a royal palace in the 14th century, the building became a prison when the royal family moved residence. During the French Revolution the prison was known as "the antechamber to the guillotine."
Explore the cells of criminals and the tombs of heroes of the French Revolution. Discover the chapel that was once the prison cell where Marie Antoinette was held. See the largest remaining medieval hall in Europe, the Salle des Gens d’Armes.
Choose to be accompanied by an histopad, and go back in time using this augmented reality tool. Explore the medieval rooms, as well as the spaces that have now disappeared.
Operating hours
09:30-17:30
Terms & conditions
• The Conciergerie is closed May 1 and December 25
• The last entrance is 30 minutes before closing time
• The Histopad is distributed to visitors until 4:15 PM
• Free entrance for visitors under 18 years of age or EU citizens under 26: you must show a photo ID with a picture at the ticketing station first, before going to the entrance of the monument
• Free entrance: The first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December and during European Heritage Days (3rd weekend of September each year)