Concierge - activities

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.

Did you know? This is the oldest clock in Paris and its fascinating history.

Do you know the oldest public clock in Paris, still in operation? Mounted on the walls of the Conciergerie in the heart of the Ïle de la Cité, this clock has been telling the time since 1371. Commissioned by Charles V, the clock marks the king's time. This public clock, still in operation today, embodies six centuries of history and impressive mechanics, we tell you.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: workshops and a brass band at the Conciergerie and the Sainte-Chapelle

The Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle are taking part in the new edition of Monument Jeu d'Enfant, on October 19 and 20, 2024. For the occasion, the Conciergerie is offering unusual tours, with various workshops...

The exhibition Révélation ! Contemporary art from Benin, unveiled at the Conciergerie

La Conciergerie welcomes contemporary artists from Benin, from October 4 2024 to January 5 2025, for an original exhibition entitled "Révélation ! Contemporary art from Benin". Discover the images of this exhibition-event!

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: free tours of the Conciergerie

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine, the Conciergerie is opening its doors to visitors free of charge on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. What's on the program? Free tours of this former Parisian prison steeped in history.

Nuit Blanche 2024: musical evening at the Conciergerie

For the 23rd edition of Nuit Blanche, the Conciergerie invites you to discover a musical and dreamlike performance on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Conciergerie: a free nocturne in this historic Paris venue

This year, the Conciergerie is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées. Join us this Saturday, May 18, 2024, to enjoy the program at this historic Parisian venue. Are you ready to experience a cultural nocturne in the heart of Paris?

A journey through stone and light: the Conciergerie's magnificent photo exhibition unveiled

Photographer Ahmet Ertuğ lets us admire exceptional monuments through his photographs, presented in the exhibition "Voyage dans les pierres et la lumière", to be discovered at the Conciergerie from February 9 to May 20, 2024.

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.

Paris, capital of gastronomy: night-time exhibition at the Conciergerie - photos

Paris, capital of art, fashion... And of gastronomy! The Conciergerie highlights one of the great prides of the French, in a new exhibition to be seen from April 13 to July 16, 2023.

Latin Quarter Film Library: the temple of classics in an independent cinema

At the Filmothèque in the Latin Quarter, there are no screenings of the week's releases, just a panoply of indestructible classics from the cinematic landscape.

Museums and monuments closed in Paris this December 15, 2018

Some museums in Paris are closing this Saturday December 15, 2018 – for safety reasons. So, before you go out to enjoy beautiful art collections and temporary exhibitions in Paris, check if the museum you want to visit is closed or open!