Conciergerie Tickets
Discover the historic Conciergerie, a former royal palace and revolutionary prison in the heart of Paris.
Buy TicketsThe Conciergerie on the Île de la Cité is one of the oldest surviving fragments of medieval Paris — first a Merovingian fortress, then the principal royal palace of the Capetian kings, and finally the most feared revolutionary prison of 1793. Today it is run by the Centre des monuments nationaux and entered through the Quay de l'Horloge, beneath the 1370 clock that is the oldest public clock in Paris. For planning, see our visitors guide, the latest opening hours and our best time to visit page.
Available Tickets
- Entrance to the Conciergerie
- Entrance to Sainte-Chapelle
- Multi-language booklet
- Entry ticket to the Conciergerie
- Entry ticket to Sainte-Chapelle
- Seine river cruise
- Professional guide
Ticket prices breakdown
- Adults (26+): €13 — full access to the medieval halls, Marie-Antoinette's memorial chapel and the HistoPad augmented-reality tablet.
- Reduced (jobseekers, large families with proof): €11.50 — bring the relevant document at the entrance.
- Children & teens (under 18): Free — a free timed-entry ticket is still required for each child.
- EU residents aged 18–25: Free with valid ID showing EU residency.
- Combined ticket Conciergerie + Sainte-Chapelle: €20 — the smartest option, since both monuments share the same medieval royal complex on Île de la Cité and are 90 seconds apart on foot.
- Guided tour add-on: from €11 per person on top of admission, in English or French, max 25 visitors per group.
Why book with us
The smartest way to visit the Conciergerie
Skip the Line
Walk past the queue at the Quay de l'Horloge entrance with a pre-booked timed-entry ticket. Île de la Cité is one of the busiest spots in Paris — booking ahead saves you 30–60 minutes on busy days.
HistoPad Included
The award-winning HistoPad augmented-reality tablet is included with your ticket — point it at any room and watch the medieval royal palace rebuild itself around you in 3D.
Free Cancellation
Plans change. Cancel up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund — no questions asked, no fees, no fine print.
Mobile Tickets
Show your ticket directly from your phone at the entrance. No printing, no paper, no queueing at the box office.
Marie-Antoinette's cell — the queen's last 76 days
On the night of 2 August 1793, the deposed queen of France was transferred from the Temple to the Conciergerie, where she spent her final 76 days locked in a small ground-floor cell under the constant watch of two gendarmes. The original cell was converted into a memorial chapel by Louis XVIII in 1816 in expiation for his sister-in-law's execution; the room next door, where she slept the previous nights of her trial, was reconstructed in the 1980s with the original wooden bed, prayer stool and the screen behind which she dressed.
It is the most affecting room in the building. On the wall: a copy of her last letter, written at 04:30 on the morning of 16 October 1793, to her sister-in-law Madame Élisabeth — six hours before she was driven in the open tumbril through the streets of Paris to Place de la Révolution.
How It Works
Visit the Conciergerie in 3 simple steps
Choose Your Slot
Pick a date and timed-entry slot. Add a guided tour or pair the Conciergerie with the Sainte-Chapelle next door — the combined ticket is the most popular option for first-time visitors.
Book Online
Secure checkout with instant email confirmation. Your mobile ticket arrives in minutes, ready to scan at the door — no waiting in any queue, no printing required.
Show at Entry
On the day, head to the entrance on 2 Boulevard du Palais (Quay de l'Horloge side) and walk straight in. Pick up your free HistoPad tablet at the desk, then start with the medieval Hall of Men-at-Arms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your visit