Conciergerie Tickets

What began as a royal residence turned into a notorious prison. Standing gloomily on the banks of the Seine, the Conciergerie is the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité. As a dreaded antechamber to the guillotine, it became a symbol of the Reign of Terror which was a dark and violent period during the French Revolution.

With direct entry, waste no time queueing in lines, and get straight to exploring the cells of criminals and tombs of heroes of the French Revolution. Observe the largest medieval parts of the Conciergerie in the Hall of Men-at-Arms, and see reconstructions of the Concierge’s office and the Grooming Room, where prisoners were stripped of their belongings before the execution took place. You can also see the recreation of a chapel which was Marie Antionette’s prison cell. With an audioguide and booklet for company, make yourself familiar with this attraction.

Conciergerie Tickets

Dive into the shadowy corridors of history as you step into the Conciergerie, a fortress steeped in tales of revolution and royalty. This self-guided exploration is crafted for explorers of ancient mysteries, devotees of French heritage, and seekers of the macabre past, offering an atmospheric journey through the heart of Paris’s tumultuous history. With an audio guide narrating in six languages and a booklet rich with eleven language insights, you’ll be transported to the era where freedom fighters and fallen queens alike found their fates sealed within these walls. This tour weaves together tales of intrigue and valor, offering memorable encounters that forge understanding while acknowledging the weighty shadows cast by centuries of historical drama.

Experience Conciergerie's Dark Echoes

Visit Conciergerie during the tour’s highlight segment where you'll delve into a labyrinth of corridors once trodden by Marie Antoinette. The fortress, now transformed into a museum, invites explorers to wander through its storied halls and chambers. Here, every stone whispers secrets from the French Revolution's bloodiest days. Witness the Hall of Men-at-Arms, with its imposing columns and grandeur that belies the horrors enacted within these walls. Discover the Clerk’s office where administrative duties once overshadowed the looming executions that awaited many prisoners. Access Marie Antoinette’s personal prison cell, a stark reminder of her final solitude before the guillotine, offering an intimate glimpse into the queen's last days.

Explore Conciergerie's Architectural Marvels

Experience Conciergerie as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring its remarkable architecture and historical significance. The building’s Gothic arches and intricate carvings tell tales of medieval grandeur, standing in stark contrast to the somber events that unfolded within them. Walk through the women's courtyard, a space where countless female revolutionaries awaited their fates. Marvel at the sheer size and detailed craftsmanship of each room, from the grandeur of the Salle des Gardes to the chilling austerity of the cells below. Each corner holds stories of rebellion, loyalty, and despair, inviting visitors to reflect on the human condition within this historic setting.

Discover Conciergerie's Historical Layers

Access Conciergerie included in the tour package enabling a deeper dive into its complex history. As you navigate through the fortress’s labyrinthine passages, uncover layers of historical significance dating back to medieval times and beyond. The site served as both royal residence and prison, housing figures pivotal to France's tumultuous past. Delve into exhibits that detail life under revolutionary rule and the grim realities faced by prisoners awaiting their sentences. Each artifact and exhibit tells a story, painting vivid pictures of an era marked by transformation and turmoil.

Tour Highlights

• Indulge in historical exploration through self-guided tours
• Discover the Hall of Men-at-Arms with its imposing grandeur
• Witness Clerk’s office detailing administrative duties of revolution times
• Marvel at Marie Antoinette’s personal prison cell, an intimate relic of history
• Explore women's courtyard echoing tales of revolutionary female prisoners
• Learn about dark history through audio guide narrating in six languages
• Engage with booklet providing insights and facts in eleven languages

Delve for explorers of historical mysteries, wander of French heritage, and seekers of the macabre past, this journey weaves tales of intrigue and valor that forge understanding, offering memories like whispers carried on the wind through the centuries.