The Conciergerie

Formerly a Royal Palace.

The Conciergerie is the oldest vestige of the gothic Royal Palace in Paris (the Palais de la Cité). Originally a lavish, Gothic-style residence for Royalty ranging from Clovis to Philip the Fair, in the late 14th century the Conciergerie was all but abandoned in favour of the Louvre Palace and Château de Vincennes. In the 15th century it was used as a prison, and a number of notable historic figures were incarcerated there including Marie-Antoinette during the French Revolution.

Although the term "concierge" may not seem like an impressive one today, at this time a concierge was a noble, a guardian and governer of the palace. The concierge kept order and justice, collecting the rent from the shops on the ground floor of the palace.

Additional informations

Joint ticket with access to the Sainte-Chapelle: 12.50€
Ticket office closes: 30 minutes before main closing time
Opening times may vary

Transports

Joint ticket with access to the Sainte-Chapelle: 12.50€
Ticket office closes: 30 minutes before main closing time
Opening times may vary

Schedules and prices

All year long :
    Every day, from 09:30 to 18:00

Admission prices :
    Full price : 8.5 €
    Reduced price : 5.5 €
    Up to 25 years : Free
    Unemployed : Free

Closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December