Explore the Conciergerie on a self-guided tour, uncovering Paris' dark history as it transformed from palace to prison.
Highlights
Highlights
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Indulge in a delightful experience as you embark on a self-guided exploration of the Conciergerie.
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Learn about the dark history of this age-old fortress and reacquaint yourself with the terrors and wonders of the French Revolution.
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Check out the Hall of Men-at-Arms, the Clerk's office, Marie Antionette’s personal prison cell, the women’s courtyard, and more.
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An audio guide in 6 languages and a booklet in 11 languages will help you get a fair idea about the attraction and its murky past.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Tickets to Conciergerie
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Self-guided visit
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Booklet in 11 languages
Exclusions
Exclusions
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Entrance to Sainte-Chapelle
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Transportation
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Reviews
Reviews
Fremousse
Jan, 2024
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Nov, 2024
Jan
Oct, 2024
Thomas
Oct, 2024
Baromei
Nov, 2023
Your experience
Your experience
What began as a royal residence turned into a notorious prison. Standing gloomily on the banks of the Seine, the Conciergerie is the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité. As a dreaded antechamber to the guillotine, it became a symbol of the Reign of Terror which was a dark and violent period during the French Revolution.
With direct entry, waste no time queueing in lines, and get straight to exploring the cells of criminals and tombs of heroes of the French Revolution. Observe the largest medieval parts of the Conciergerie in the Hall of Men-at-Arms, and see reconstructions of the Concierge’s office and the Grooming Room, where prisoners were stripped of their belongings before the execution took place. You can also see the recreation of a chapel which was Marie Antionette’s prison cell. With an audioguide and booklet for company, make yourself familiar with this attraction.
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
Additional information
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Please note that there is free admission during the following days: European Heritage Days on the third weekend of Sep, and every first Sunday of the month in Nov, Jan, Feb & Mar.
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Entry is free for anyone under the age of 18 years, and for European Union nationals or non-EU residents in France aged between 18 and 25 years (an ID is necessary).
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Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult, jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old), and holders of a valid education pass.
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The audio guide is available in Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, and Italian.
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The booklet is available in Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, and Russian.
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No luggage is allowed inside the monument.
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From September 8th, a security perimeter will be set up around the Île de la Cité from Monday to Friday. Access will only be via Place Lépine (flower market square), where an initial check will be carried out by the police. Visitors will be required to present their entrance tickets to the monument. Visitors to the Sainte-Chapelle and/or Conciergerie will have a dedicated line. The Cité metro station remains open. Then, visitors will be able to access the monuments through the usual address where a second check will be carried out before entering the monument.
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On weekends, public holidays, and Christmas holidays, and on days without an audience (some Mondays), access to the monuments will be via the usual address.
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After making the booking, please click here to choose your timeslot.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.