Conciergerie – Paris Palace and Prison
About the Conciergerie, Paris Palace and prison Residence of the Kings of France In the 6th century, Clovis, the first French king, established his royal residence on the Ile-de-laCite. Five centuries...
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The medieval halls The lower parts, the only ones still standing today, were reserved for the Royal Guard and the numerous staff – clerks, officers and servants – who worked for the king and his family...
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Sainte-Chapelle A gem of High Gothic architecture In the centre of the Ile-de-la-Cite The Palais de la Cite was the residence and seat of royal power from the 10th to the 14th centuries in Paris, and...
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