The Conciergerie is a building in Paris, located on the west of the Île de la Cité (literally "Island of the City"), formerly a prison but presently used mostly for law courts. It was part of the former royal palace, the Palais de la Cité, which consisted of the Conciergerie, Palais de Justice and the Sainte-Chapelle.
Hundreds of prisoners during the French Revolution were taken from the Conciergerie to be executed by guillotine at a number of locations around Paris.
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Visit Time
~60 min
Best Time
Weekday mornings
Insider Tips
- · Marie Antoinette's reconstructed cell is the main draw
- · Combo ticket with Sainte-Chapelle offers good value
- · Audio guide is worth renting for historical context
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