Conciergerie

Medieval banquet: enjoy a royal feast from 1378 at the Conciergerie

Looking for an unusual gourmet experience in Paris? After the success of last year's inaugural event, the Conciergerie is hosting a new festive medieval banquet! On the program? A tasting of 10 dishes from a menu dating back to 1378, to be enjoyed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in the exceptional setting of the Salle des Gens d'Armes at the Paris museum.

A free cultural weekend on artificial intelligence at BnF and La Conciergerie

In conjunction with the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence (AI), a cultural weekend invites you to question yourself about this technological revolution through free events and conferences on the weekend of February 8 and 9, 2025.

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.

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.

Contes et Histoires 2024: fun themed tours at the Conciergerie

To coincide with the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Conciergerie is offering a number of fun tours for families during the Christmas vacations. Join us from December 21, 2024 to January 4, 2025 to take part in these unique activities.

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!

Mystery Game: a thrilling, immersive investigation at the Conciergerie

Strange phenomena have been observed at the Conciergerie... Ghost hunters, it's up to you! Come and investigate in the most gothic of atmospheres, with the Conciergerie Mystery Game in Paris. An adventure that plunges you into the monument's dark dungeons...

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.

Ephemeris of September 2 in Paris: The September Massacres

On September 2, 1792, the Sans-Culottes broke into Paris prisons and massacred a thousand inmates suspected of being counter-revolutionaries and in favor of the King's return.