Conciergerie

Category: Lieu Culturel > Monument

Prison révolutionnaire et ancien Palais de Justice situé à l'ouest de l'île de la Cité. La Conciergerie devient un des hauts lieux de détention pendant la Révolution française avec l’installation du tribunal révolutionnaire. Sa prisonnière la plus célèbre est Marie-Antoinette. Une chapelle commémorative est aménagée à l’époque de la Restauration à l’emplacement de sa cellule.

Practical information

Place
2 Boulevard du Palais
75001 Paris 1
+33153406080

Route planner

Access
Metro line 1 "Chatelet" station, line 4 "Cité" station

Website
www.paris-conciergerie.fr

Current and upcoming events

Conspiracy at the Conciergerie: a live-action role-playing game for Halloween

Strange stories unfold behind the thick walls of the Conciergerie... Immerse yourself in the heart of a conspiracy on October 31, 2026, with a grand live‑role‑playing adventure to celebrate Halloween.

La Sainte-Chapelle et ses 1113 vitraux, un véritable joyau gothique à Paris

Visiting Sainte-Chapelle with the family: practical information, tips, and a tour of the Conciergerie

Can you visit Sainte-Chapelle with a stroller? Should you carry baby to reach the upper chapel, and is it worth stopping by the Conciergerie with the kids? On Île de la Cité, the two monuments can be explored together with a combined ticket. But with a toddler, a few caveats are worth knowing before you go, especially Sainte-Chapelle’s 33 steps.

La Conciergerie de Paris : un monument symbolique de la Révolution Française

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2026 : artistic workshops at the Paris Conciergerie

La Conciergerie participates in the 2026 edition of Monument Jeu d’Enfant, this weekend of October 17–18. For the occasion, La Conciergerie offers unusual and themed workshops.

Paris, capitale de la gastronomie : l'exposition qui nous donne faim à la Conciergerie - photos

The Conciergerie in Paris: a monument symbolic of the French Revolution

The Conciergerie is a historic building on the Ile de la Cité in Paris. Since its construction in the 10th century, this monument has been the seat of the Palais de Justice and a prison in turn. It was here that Marie-Antoinette was imprisoned.

La Conciergerie, the former royal residence and revolutionary prison on the Île de la Cité

Right in the heart of Paris, not far from Notre-Dame Cathedral or the Sainte-Chapelle with its magnificent stained glass windows, the Conciergerie is an imposing building with a rich history: this palace, which was also a prison, is one of our national monuments and a must-see if you want to find out more about the history of Paris.

Past events

Ephemeris of September 2 in Paris: The September Massacres

On September 2, 1792, the Sans-Culottes broke into Paris prisons and massacred a thousand inmates suspected of being counter-revolutionaries and in favor of the King's return.

Visuels musée et monument - Conciergerie

Heritage Days 2026: visit the Conciergerie, the former prison of the French Revolution in Paris

On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the Conciergerie is opening its doors to visitors free of charge on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. What's on the agenda? Free, self-guided tours of this former Parisian prison steeped in history. Don’t miss this great tip!

The Stalls Tour: medieval tastings and gourmet workshops at the Conciergerie

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Conciergerie revives the culinary splendor of the 14th century with an immersive discovery tour through the heart of Île de la Cité. From theatrical workshops and spice secrets to tastings of recipes inspired by the famed chef Taillevent, this quirky rendezvous playfully reshapes our preconceptions about medieval dining.