Overview:
Unveiling Medieval Paris: Conciergerie Entry Tickets
Step back in time and explore the captivating Conciergerie, a pivotal landmark in Parisian history.
This imposing structure, once a royal palace and later a notorious prison, offers a glimpse into the city's fascinating past.
Here's what awaits you:
- Rich History: Delve into the Conciergerie's evolution from royal residence to revolutionary prison, housing infamous figures like Marie Antoinette.
- Architectural Marvel: Explore the Grande Salle, a stunning hall known for its Gothic architecture and intricate details.
This historic and beautiful building contains a quite easy to understand history lesson of the French Revolution up to and including the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Explanations in both French and English gives an excellent account of the times. The layout is easy to understand and the pamphlets provided are sufficient to gain an understanding of the terrible times of the Revolution. A number of cells and pictures tell the tale but the cell occupied by Marie Antoinette prior to her execution is no longer on view for some reason This austere building is certainly worth a visit if you want to understand the French history, or just admire the building . Although tickets are required we did not need to queue.
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Very interesting especially if you are into history and the French Revolution. The room with all the names of the prisoners and those executed was quite touching. I am glad we took the time to visit here. It brought the history I learned in school alive and I have a better understanding of what was going on during the Revolution.