it is now as a museum
It was a palace for the Kings, which was turned into a prison and now is a tourist attraction.
Because the Assembly wanted her to be put on trial. In the Conciergerie prison there was also a council where the Assembly would be doing just that. Also, everybody allready knew the death penalty would be imposed on her and the conciergerie was condidered death row.
Philippe the Fair (1284-1314)
It was built as a Palace for the King.
Van Leeuwenhoek
stone
early 14th century
Doctor Who - 1963 Prisoners of Conciergerie 1-42 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG UK:PG
Philippe the Fair (1284-1314)
la conciergerie is on the ile de la cité in the center of Paris, on the back of the sainte-chapelle. You see it best from the right bank of the Seine river.
The nearest metro stop to La Conciergerie in Paris is "Cité," which is served by Line 4. The stop is located just a short walk away from this historic building, situated on the Île de la Cité along the Seine River. Visitors can easily access La Conciergerie from this station.
The room where Marie Antoinette was held prisoner...