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.
Well, there is a lot of reading and watching the videos to do if you visit here. An important part of the French Revolution and the aftermath. if you stop by San Chappell it is worth the time to visit and if you have bought the museum pass it is easy to get into. security is not as strict as San Chappell. Worth about 90 minutes of your time
If you're interested in French history this is unmissable. From the oldest medieval castle hall in Europe to the cells where Marie Antoinette and thousands of others spent their final days, this has it all. On the Ile de Citè, the oldest part of Paris, this is part medieval Palace, part Revolutionary gaol. There are multiple informative displays and you can follow the steps of the accused from reception to cells to departing for an appointment with Madame Guillotine. Many incredible historical sites along the way. Don't miss it.
f you want to know about The French Revolution and see an essential part of it... THIS IS THE PLACE! The visit starts simply enough, with a vast hall with colums and a vaulted ceiling with no apparent windows. It is an impressive sight, but only the start of this tour through history, as you make your way through the rooms and eventually to the prisons, cells and chapel where so many people spent their last days before being tried and taken away to the guillotine, including Marie Antoinette and Robespierre himself! There are several very informative exhibits explaining the revolution and the creation of laws such as the presumption of innocence. Topped off with a room covered in name panels of those who were tried and executed... with an interactive database table display for family name searches. My partner, tired of galleries and architecture tours, but a fan of history, cites this as the highlight of our Paris trip.