Operating hours may change without prior notice. Please check the official website for details.
The Conciergerie, a popular tourist attraction in Paris, was the first palace in Paris. The palace, which stands out for its Gothic style, was used from the time of Clovis to the time of Philippe le Bel, but after the palace was moved to the Louvre in the late 14th century, it was used as a prison from the 15th century. It was a prison from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, but it was later converted into a penitentiary and is currently used as a national historical monument of France.
It is located near the Pont Neuf, so it is easily accessible, and the Sainte-Chapelle is right next to it, so I recommend visiting it in one go!
From royal residences to infamous prisons,
Conciergerie with a special charm
A must-see for any trip to Paris! If you visit the Ile de la Cité, I recommend visiting the Conciergerie. This is a place with great historical significance. During the reign of Philip IV, it was used as the first palace in Paris, and after the Louvre was built, it was used as a prison. The Conciergerie is especially famous for being the place where Marie Antoinette waited before being guillotined.
Visit the Conciergerie, now used as a national historical monument of France. You can enter more conveniently with the skip-the-line ticket prepared by Wag.
Time to meet the past
The Conciergerie, which was used as a private space for the royal family, was the first palace in Paris, so even though it later became a prison, it still retains its incredibly splendid ‘past splendor.’ It is also located on the Ile de la Cité, which encapsulates the history of France, so many famous people were imprisoned here. A representative example is Marie Antoinette, the wife of Louis XVI, who was imprisoned during the French Revolution.
It's interesting to see why the Conciergerie is so ornate, even though it was used as a prison.
Meet history in advance with AR tablet
Even if you don't have much historical knowledge, you can easily figure out what to see at the Conciergerie with the Histopad you receive when you enter. Even if you don't know anything, you can enjoy looking at past history through stories introduced in virtual reality. Korean is also supported, so it's very convenient to watch.
It's really convenient to be able to see how this place was used in the past through AR.
Find out more with multimedia
Inside, multimedia provides more important information. Digital touch tables show why the Conciergerie was called a special prison during the French Revolution and who the prisoners were.
Through this, we can see that most of the prisoners were from the Third Estate, artisans, small traders, and mostly men. This digital multimedia also provides information on the detention and trial of more than 4,000 prisoners.
The monument to Marie Antoinette is a must-see
There is a memorial to Marie Antoinette here, called the Chapel of the Atonement. It was built in 1806 by the architect Antoine-Marie Peyre and is located on the site of the cell where Marie Antoinette spent more than 70 days. Even today, tourists from all over the world come here to participate in the veneration of Marie Antoinette’s memory.
Also visit the Sainte-Chapelle on the Cité Island
Along with the Paris Conciergerie, you must also visit Sainte-Chapelle on the Ile de la Cité. At Wague, you can purchase tickets to the Conciergerie, tickets to the Conciergerie + Sainte-Chapelle, and priority tickets to Sainte-Chapelle alone.
⚡ Go see the Conciergerie + Sainte-Chapelle admission tickets
Free admission with a museum pass!
The Paris Conciergerie is a museum that you can enter with the Museum Pass. If you want to buy a Museum Pass? You can reserve a Museum Pass at a discounted price through Wag and conveniently pick it up at Incheon Airport first.
address :
Conciergerie
2 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France
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Hours of operation:
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
※ Admission closes 30 minutes before closing time.
※ Closed on October 1st, October 4th, and December 25th.
※ Operating hours may vary depending on the season, so please check the official website before visiting.
Conciergerie