Conciergerie: Tickets

Conciergerie Paris - Tickets and Visitor Information

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What is the Conciergerie?

• The Conciergerie is one of the oldest surviving buildings on the Île de la Cité, and one of the most atmospheric places you can visit in Paris.
• Once part of the medieval royal palace, it later became a courthouse and prison during the French Revolution, most famously holding Marie-Antoinette before her execution.
• Today, it combines grand Gothic architecture with the darker history of its years as a Revolutionary prison. Inside, you’ll move from the vast Hall of the Men-at-Arms, with its soaring stone vaults, into reconstructed prison cells that bring this turbulent period of French history to life.

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Quick Information

• Conciergerie Address: 2 Boulevard du Palais, 75001, Paris
• Opening Hours: Daily: 09:30 - 18:00
• Suggested Visit Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
• How To Get There: Cité (Line 4) or Châtelet (Lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14)
• Ticket Options

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Is Conciergerie Worth Visiting?

Yes, especially if you’re interested in Paris history beyond the usual highlights.

• It’s not an interactive museum, but it offers something different - a direct connection to medieval Paris and the French Revolution, all inside a building that has survived for over 800 years.
• It works well as part of a combined visit with Sainte-Chapelle.

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What You Can See At Conciergerie

• Impressive medieval architecture, especially the enormous Hall of the Men-at-Arms
• A detailed look at Revolutionary Paris and its prison system
• The memorial chapel that used to be the cell where Marie-Antoinette was held before her execution
• Exhibitions explaining the French Revolution and its impact on Paris
• It’s a visit that’s more about atmosphere and history than interactive displays, which is exactly what makes it stand out.

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About Conciergerie

The Conciergerie stands on the historic Île de la Cité, an island in the River Seine at the heart of Paris on the Seine river. The island is also home to Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle, making it easy to visit all three attractions in a single trip.

The building dates back to the Middle Ages and formed part of the Palais de la Cité, the residence of the French kings until the 14th century. Built during the reign of King Philip IV, it served as both a royal palace and the administrative centre of the kingdom before taking on a very different role centuries later.

Today, the Conciergerie is best known as the prison where Marie-Antoinette spent the final weeks of her life before being taken to the guillotine in 1793.

During the Reign of Terror (1793–1794), the Conciergerie became one of the Revolution's most feared prisons. Thousands of prisoners passed through its cells before appearing before the Revolutionary Tribunal, with many later executed by guillotine. The prison closed after the fall of Maximilien Robespierre in July 1794, bringing this chapter of its history to an end.

Visitors can explore Gothic halls, vaulted ceilings, medieval towers and reconstructed prison cells while learning about one of the most dramatic periods in French history.

Highlights:

• Hall of The Men-at-Arms - One of the largest surviving medieval halls in Europe with soaring vaulted ceilings and rows of stone columns.
• Marie-Antoinette's Memorial Chapel - A memorial chapel now stands on the site of her original cell.
• Revolutionary Prison Cells - Reconstructed prison cells show what conditions were like during the French Revolution.
• Girodin's Chapel - Built to commemorate the Girondin deputies that lost their lives.
• Courtyard - Where the female prisoners spend time.
• The Royal Kitchens - The space where the meals were prepared for both staff and royalty (different kitchen levels).
• Prisoners Gallery - Passageways that link the cells.
• Tribunal area - Displays explain how justice was carried out during the period.

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