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Discover the Conciergerie, a medieval royal palace that became Marie Antoinette’s prison and a revolutionary tribunal.

Highlights

• Explore the majestic Conciergerie, a revolutionary prison
• See the cells of criminals and the tombs of the heroes of the French Revolution
• Go back in time and discover the site with a histopad

Description

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.

Includes

Entrance ticket Self-guided visit HistoPad 3D-reproduction of Marie-Antoinette’s cell, available in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese

Important Information

• 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)

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable