The Conciergerie
The Prison of the Reign of Terror
La Conciergerie
Its name refers to what the ground floor of the building was called. The residence of the "concierge" responsible for the palace keys, its candlelit lighting, and the supervision of the prison.
During the years it functioned as a prison under the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution, 2,780 prisoners were executed.
The building, constructed in the early 14th century in Gothic style, was originally a royal palace and the seat of the French monarchy between the 10th and 14th centuries.
What to See at La Conciergerie in Paris
The Marie Antoinette's dungeon it has been rebuilt and his original cell is now a chapel, at the express wish of Louis XVIII.
Useful information about the Conciergerie
Prices
- Standard ticket €13 buy here
- Combined ticket: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie €20. Buy here.
- Free for visitors under 18 and for European citizens aged 18 to 25.
- Free with Paris Pass.
Hours
- Open daily 9:30 am–6:00 pm.
- Closed January 1, May 1, and December 25.
Address
- 2 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France
Getting there
- Metro: line 4, Cité station.
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Nearby places to visit around the Conciergerie
Notre-Dame Cathedral
The Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris is one of the most famous monuments in France and in the world.
Sainte-Chapelle
Consecrated in 1248, it is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of architecture in the world.
Pont Neuf
Despite its name, meaning "New Bridge", the Pont Neuf is the oldest stone bridge spanning the Seine in Paris.
