Located at Ile de la Cité, today it is a part of the Palais de Justice.  As a result not all portions of this massive architecture are open to the public.  However, it is still worth a visit.

Originally Conciergerie served as a Capetian palace of King Philip IV.  The  massive room of the Hall-of-the-men-at-arms, located on the main floor with 8.5 meter high ceiling, was once used as the dining and banquet room. In 1358, the Royal Family moved to the Louvre.  From 1391 -1914 it was turned into a state prison and  during the French Revolution it held thousands of prisoners. 

Marie-Antoinette was held among the prisoners until the day of her execution. Later her cell was turned into a chapel in her memory.

You can still find the torture cell at Conciergerie.

During the 19th century the Conciergerie was extensively renovated which gave it its current look. 

Hours of Operation:

Open everyday.

March 1 - October 31 from 9:30am - 6:00 pm from
November 1 - February 28/29th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25

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