Conciergerie

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 2025: shows and family tours at the Conciergerie in Paris

For the 2025 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Conciergerie is offering several fun tours for families during the Christmas holidays. Come along between December 20, 2025, and January 4, 2026, to take part in these festive events.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2025: a fantastic bestiary at the Conciergerie de Paris

The Conciergerie is taking part in the new edition of Monument Jeu d'Enfant, this weekend of October 18 and 19, 2025. For the occasion, the Conciergerie is offering unusual and themed tours.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: free workshops and tours of the Conciergerie

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine, the Conciergerie is opening its doors to visitors free of charge on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. On the program? Free tours of this former Parisian prison steeped in history.

Duels at the Conciergerie: fights and fencing initiations this weekend in the Parisian monument

The Conciergerie will be transformed into a dueling arena on the weekend of Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11, 2025: come and admire fencing fights and learn about the sport in a majestic setting.

JEMA 2025: the Conciergerie takes a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris

Passionate about history and heritage? Don't miss the new edition of the Journées des Métiers d'Art at the Conciergerie, in Paris, on April 2 and 5, 2025.

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.

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.

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!