The Conciergerie

The Conciergerie was a royal palace that served as a prison and tribunal during the French Revolution. The most famous prisoner was Marie-Antoinette.

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Salle des Gens d’armes (Hall of the Soldiers)

This stone spiral staircase reminded us of Escher and his architectural fantasies.

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The courtyard at the Conciergerie
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Locks and keys from the revolution