Conciergerie
Place · Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter
Go for the medieval royal palace that became a prison; 45–60 minutes, easy to pair with Sainte-Chapelle next door on a combined ticket.
- Medieval palace
- Revolution prison
- Combined ticket
- Timed ticket: book ahead
- Works with kids
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 or 17:00 · go any morning
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about €11–12 (≈ US$13–14) (check)
- Child: free (check)
free for under 18 (check)
- Time to spend
- 45–60 min · up to 80 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quietest right at opening and in the last hour; tour groups arrive mid-morning.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Thu, busiest Sat.
Opening hours
- Note
- Opening hours and last admission are not printed until verified.
- Hours note
- Open daily, usually from about 09:30 to 18:00; confirm on the official site.
Which month is quietest
- Janlight
- Febbusy
- Marbusy
- Aprheavy
- Mayheavy
- Junheavy
- Julpacked
- Augpacked
- Sepheavy
- Octheavy
- Novbusy
- Decbusy
Quietest Jan · busiest Jul–Aug.
Estimate: desk reasoning from weekday, season and holiday patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Ticket
- timed advance official · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Not recorded
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · Stairs between halls.
- Check firstLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet
- PartialWheelchair
- YesStroller · ok
- YesPlaces to sit · Limited benches.
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
- Peak crowd4/5 High
What to bring and the rules
- Your booked ticket or QR code · Entry is timed and sold ahead on the official site.
- A small bag · Security check; no large bags.
- Security check; no large bags.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None (check).
- Allowed without flash (check).
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- It is the former royal palace, used as a prison and revolutionary court from the 14th century to 1914.
- A combined ticket with Sainte-Chapelle usually costs less than two (check).
- Allow 45–60 minutes; the interactive tablet guide adds depth (check).
- The security queue is shared with the neighbouring Palais de Justice area, so keep bags small.
Best time of day
Go any morning. Plan 45–60 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Timed entry: book a slot on the official site; walk-up slots can run out.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Adult: Official site or on site
- Combined with Sainte-Chapelle: Official site or either desk
- Under 18 and some under 26: Gate with ID
- Buy on the official site; the combined ticket is the usual choice.
- Queues
- The security queue is shared with the neighbouring Palais de Justice area, so keep bags small.
- Book online, or buy the combined ticket with Sainte-Chapelle (check).
- Free days
- First Sunday of the month (November–March) — November to March only.
Free entry days in Paris (pick Paris in the tool; check)
- Bags & lockers
- Security check; no large bags.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None (check).
- Photos
- Allowed without flash (check).
- What's closed
- 1 January, 1 May, 25 DecembercheckClosed on these days (check).
- Special eventscheckParts can close for exhibitions or works.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | about €11–12 (≈ US$13–14) (check) | Official site or on site | Online tickets skip the ticket desk; security still applies. |
| Combined with Sainte-Chapelle | about €20 (≈ US$25) in winter and up to about €25 (≈ US$30) in summer (check) | Official site or either desk | One ticket for both. |
| Under 18 and some under 26 | free (check) | Gate with ID | Same security line. |
How to do it well
- 1Book online, or buy the combined ticket with Sainte-Chapelle (check).
- 2Start in the Hall of the Men-at-Arms, the huge Gothic hall of the old palace.
- 3Follow the prison galleries and the reconstructed cell of Marie Antoinette.
- 4Finish in the courtyards, then cross to Sainte-Chapelle or walk the quay.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
30min
Worthwhile
45min
Typical
60min
p95
80min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (60 min).
Nothing else in our notes is a short enough walk from here for the time that is left.
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Hall of the Men-at-Arms (Salle des Gens d’Armes)
10 minA vast Gothic hall of the 14th-century palace.
Prison galleries and cells
15 minWhere prisoners of the Revolution waited.
Marie Antoinette’s cell
10 minA reconstruction of her last cell.
Courtyards
5 minIncluding the women’s courtyard.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- light
- Worst while inside
- busy
- Leave by
- 10:0010:00 AM
- Closing buffer
- 420′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:00. Closing times vary by season (check).
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlyStairs between halls.
- Lifts: check · check
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: partly · partly
- Stroller: yes · yesok
- Places to sit: yes · yesLimited benches.
A medieval building with stairs between levels; ask the desk about the step-free route (check).
Step-free route
- 1Ask the desk for the step-free route (check).
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | Inside, past security (check). |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | None (check). |
| Café or food | no | Cafés on Boulevard du Palais. |
| Seating | limited | A few benches. |
| Card or IC payment | yes | Cards at the desk. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Longer queues | Book a slot ahead. | check |
| Winter | Quiet | Cold stone halls; dress warmly. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| History lovers | good | The Revolution and the medieval palace in one place. |
| First visit | ok | A good second stop on the island. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Stairs between levels. |
| Families | ok | Big spaces; little hands-on. |
Skip it if
- You have time for only one sight on the island: choose Sainte-Chapelle or Notre-Dame first.
Rules on site
- food
- Not inside.
With kids
- with kids
- Big halls and the cell story interest older children; there is little to touch.
- child price
- free for under 18 (check)
Combine with
Combine with
- 1 minSainte-Chapelle — Same site, a few steps away.
- 4 minPont Neuf — The oldest standing bridge over the Seine.
- 6 minNotre-Dame — The cathedral on the same island.
Walk the Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of the Men-at-Arms | Any time | No flash (check). |
| Quai de l’Horloge facade | Late afternoon | From the quay, free. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is the Conciergerie worth visiting?
Yes for the great hall and the history; combine it with Sainte-Chapelle.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Voykit desk
Is it worth it with Sainte-Chapelle?
Yes if you like history; the combined ticket makes it cheap.
How long do I need?
45–60 minutes.
Can I take photos?
Yes, without flash (check).
Photos
Photos
Conciergerie Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Conciergerie Photo: ThePromenader, CC BY-SA 3.0
Deep dive
Sources
- officialOfficial site
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Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best hour
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No official source is recorded for this figure.
The quietest window written into this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.
Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.