Conciergerie

Name: Conciergerie
Telephone: +33153737859

Paris, 🇫🇷 France

Medieval Gothic building that served as a royal palace, prison, and revolutionary court, now functioning as a museum and national monument. Read more…

Opening hours

Monday	9:30 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM–6:00 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM–6:00 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM–6:00 PM
Friday	9:30 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM–6:00 PM

Admission

Adult €13.00

Group €11.50

Free for children under 18, EU residents aged 18-25, disabled persons and companions, job seekers, education pass holders, and on first Sundays of Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov

Tickets

Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets

From 25 EUR

Paris: Conciergerie Ticket with Histopad

From 13 EUR

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Conciergerie — 2 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

The Conciergerie is a historic Gothic structure originally built as a royal palace and later repurposed as a prison and revolutionary court. It is notable for its architectural significance, showcasing medieval Gothic elements, and its important role during the French Revolution, including the imprisonment and trial of Marie Antoinette. Today, it operates as a museum and national monument, preserving its cultural heritage and history.

Located on the Île de la Cité, the building offers guided tours and family activities, with free visits available. The site draws interest for its combination of royal residence history, judicial function, and striking Gothic architecture.

As a former courthouse and prison, the building retains features that reflect its judicial past alongside its palace origins, making it a key historical and cultural site within the city.