Its most famous prisoner was Marie-Antoinette. The Conciergerie became one of the principal places of detention during the French Revolution, with the installation of the Revolutionary Court. It then took on a judicial role, and part of the palace was converted into prison cells. The Kings of France abandoned the palace at the end of the 14th century to settle in the Louvre and in Vincennes. The Salle des Gardes (Guards Room) and the immense Salle des Gens d'armes (Hall of the soldiers), built under King Philip the Fair, still remain from the days of the medieval palace, as do the kitchens built under King John the Good. From a Royal residence to a Palace of Justice. Less than 100m from the Sainte-Chapelle is the Conciergerie. A splendid Gothic palace. Young people 18 to 25 years old (EU or EEA nationals and assimilated -holders of a residence permit) Excluding student groups.Ī reservation, with specific date and time, is manadtory for all visitors (Monday - Friday during judicial proceedings). Under 18 years old (family visitors, excludes student groups) Prohibited objects confiscated at the entrance to the monument are not returned to visitors. Strollers should be small in size and foldable in order to fit into X-ray detection machines. Visitors may have to wait up to 30 minutes to go through security on very busy days.įor your safety the following items are prohibited: Security controls at the entrance to the monument have been increased, please respect your time slot. The Vigipirate security plan is in force within the Palace of Justice. Each time slot is 30 minutes, which means that if you have a 10 am reservation you should enter the monument by 10.30 am at the latest. Priority access is only given to visitors with an E-ticket + time slot. Purchase your ticket on line and reserve a time slot. Visitors who benefit from free admission or who already have a ticket or Museum Pass must also book a free time slot on the online ticket office (choose the option "I already have a ticket" or "free entry"). The monument is subject to the safety and security rules specific to this place and defined for its protection. The Sainte-Chapelle is included in the perimeter of the Palace of Justice.
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