Conciergerie, Medieval castle in Île de la Cité, France
The Conciergerie features expansive medieval halls with high vaulted ceilings, stone columns, and four defensive towers along the Seine river front.
Initially constructed as a royal residence in the 14th century, this palace transformed into a revolutionary tribunal and prison during the French Revolution of 1789.
The monument preserves the cell where Queen Marie Antoinette spent her final days, now converted into a memorial chapel in 1815.
The Centre des Monuments Nationaux manages visits from 9:30 to 18:00 daily, with digital applications available to explore the medieval dungeons.
The Salle des Gens d'Armes, built in 1302, stands as France's largest remaining medieval hall at 64 meters long and 27.5 meters wide.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival
Fee: Yes
Operator: Centre des monuments nationaux
Part of: Palais de la Cité
Address: 2 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France 75001 Paris
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-18:00
Phone: +33153406080
Website: https://paris-conciergerie.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.85595,2.34603
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15
A route through Paris featuring cultural sites like Musée Marmottan Monet, historical squares like Place des Vosges, and green spaces like Parc Monceau. The path crosses Seine islands, through Le Marais district and to architectural landmarks like Fondation Louis Vuitton
This route covers two millennia of Parisian construction history, showing the architectural layers of the city. It includes Roman remains such as the first-century Lutetia arenas, medieval structures, classical palaces, and modern constructions from the 19th and 20th centuries. Each location documents specific building phases and technical developments in the French capital. The selection ranges from well-known landmarks to less visited historical sites. The 1889 Eiffel Tower stands alongside Roman thermal bath fragments and medieval churches. This collection allows visitors to trace urban development from the ancient settlement of Lutetia to the modern metropolis and compare different architectural styles.
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