Museum · Paris
Conciergerie: free entry days, tickets & hours
Gothic royal palace on the Île de la Cité that became the Revolutionary prison where Marie-Antoinette was held, next to the Sainte-Chapelle inside the Palais de Justice.
Independent guide, not the official Conciergerie website. Official links are under Sources.
Conciergerie is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 5 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March and November.
- Also free: under-18s; 18-25s who are EU nationals or non-EU regular residents of France; a disabled person and one accompanying adult; jobseekers (certificate less than 6 months old); and more below.
- Otherwise: individual ticket — €13.
Calendar
Free days at Conciergerie
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 5 days · 09:30–18:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 09:30–18:00
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 3 months · 09:30–18:00
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 09:30–18:00
- SUN7NOVSunday, 7 November 2027 · in 13 months · 09:30–18:00
4 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free for under-18s: CMN ticketing: visitors must have a ticket and time slot.
- Free for 18-25s who are EU nationals or non-EU regular residents of France: CMN ticketing: visitors must have a ticket and time slot.
- Free 1-hour guided tours (French only) run every day at 11am and 3pm at no extra charge; sign up at the reception desk on arrival.
- Free visitors still need a €0 ticket with a 30-minute time slot from the official CMN ticket office.
- It is inside the Palais de Justice: knives, scissors, glass bottles, aerosols, motorbike helmets, scooters and bulky bags are refused, and there is no left-luggage. Pushchairs must be small and foldable.
- The monument is not wheelchair-accessible.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March and November · 09:30–18:00 | everyone | Last access 5:30pm. Expect queues at the security check. | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s | under-18s | Bring photo ID. A €0 ticket with a time slot is still needed. | Yes |
| Free forFree for 18-25s who are EU nationals or non-EU regular residents of France | EU residents under 26 | Bring ID / proof of residence. Non-EU nationals must be regular residents of France. | Yes |
| Free forFree for a disabled person and one accompanying adult | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Proof of disability (CMI or foreign equivalent). The monument has no PRM (wheelchair) access. | No |
| Free forFree for jobseekers (certificate less than 6 months old) | jobseekers | EU/EEA jobseekers with a France Travail or equivalent certificate under 6 months old. | No |
| Free forFree for teachers with a valid French Pass Éducation | teachers | French Pass Éducation only, valid on the day. | No |
Official prices
Conciergerie ticket prices
| Individual ticket — A ticket with a 30-minute time slot is required for every visitor. The Conciergerie lists a single €13 price; the two-tier EEA/non-EEA pricing applies to the twin ticket with Sainte-Chapelle (€30 / €23). | €13 |
| Twin ticket Conciergerie + Sainte-Chapelle (non-EEA rate) — Adds the Sainte-Chapelle's stained glass next door; EEA nationals and residents pay €23. Sold only on the Sainte-Chapelle website. | €30 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (individual ticket). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Conciergerie
Timed-entry ticketSainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie: Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 8.8k reviewsfrom €25
Timed-entry ticketParis: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets★★★★☆ 4.4 · 11k reviewsfrom €25
Timed-entry ticketSainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie Entry Tickets★★★★☆ 4.4 · 2.1k reviewsfrom €26
Timed-entry ticketConciergerie Entry Tickets★★★★★ 4.5 · 2.0k reviewsfrom €13
Timed-entry ticketConciergerie: Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 979 reviewsfrom €13
Guided tourParis: Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Notre Dame Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.7 · 875 reviews2 hoursfrom €75
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:30–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30–18:00 |
| Wed | 09:30–18:00 |
| Thu | 09:30–18:00 |
| Fri | 09:30–18:00 |
| Sat | 09:30–18:00 |
| Sun | 09:30–18:00 |
Every day 9:30am-6pm all year; last access 5:30pm. Histopad tablets until 4:15pm. Closed 1 May and 25 December.
2 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France
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FAQ
Conciergerie: common questions
Is Conciergerie free?
Conciergerie is free for everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March and November. Also free: under-18s; 18-25s who are EU nationals or non-EU regular residents of France; a disabled person and one accompanying adult; jobseekers (certificate less than 6 months old); and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs €13.
When is Conciergerie free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March and November. The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Conciergerie?
Under-18s — bring photo ID. A €0 ticket with a time slot is still needed.. EU residents under 26 — bring ID / proof of residence. Non-EU nationals must be regular residents of France.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — proof of disability (CMI or foreign equivalent). The monument has no PRM (wheelchair) access.. Jobseekers — eU/EEA jobseekers with a France Travail or equivalent certificate under 6 months old.. Teachers — french Pass Éducation only, valid on the day..
Do I need to book for free entry to Conciergerie?
CMN ticketing: visitors must have a ticket and time slot.
How much is a ticket to Conciergerie?
Individual ticket costs €13 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- paris-conciergerie.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques · checked Tuesday, 27 October 2026
- paris-conciergerie.fr/en/visit/practical-information · checked Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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