Two must-see Gothic gems in Paris
(Free for under 18 and -26 EU residents)
The Conciergerie
- Continue the visit with the visit of the Conciergerie, the only vestige with the Sainte-Chapelle of the Palais de la Cité
- It is a former prison, which became a revolutionary court and Marie-Antoinette’s prison
- At the Conciergerie, the old revolutionary cells have been reconstructed with wax figures, which makes the circuit very suggestive…
- In particular, you can see Marie-Antoinette’s reconstructed cell
- Don’t miss the mini-video summarizing the main episodes of the French Revolution on the 1st floor
- To prepare for the visit with young children, download the discovery trail
The Sainte-Chapelle
- The Sainte Chapelle is a jewel of the radiant Gothic style, built by Saint Louis in the heart of the Palais de la Cité
- It is located right next to the Conciergerie, in the Palais de Justice
- It stands out for the elegance of its architecture, with the almost total removal of the walls in the upper chapel and the presence of its 1113 huge stained glass windows
- Go preferably when the weather is nice (it’s when the sun penetrates through the stained glass windows that the magic happens) and above all BOOK or go early in the morning!
- To prepare for the visit with young children, download the discovery trail.
Good deal, save by buying 2 attractions at the same time
- Sainte-Chapelle + Panthéon (10% discount)
- Sainte-Chapelle + Opéra Garnier: Self-guided tour (5% discount)
