The Conciergerie was a former medieval royal palace, residence of famous french kings such as Philippe Auguste, Saint Louis and Philippe the Fair. Named after the Concierge, the king’s steward who had many privileges. Used as a prison at an early date, used later by the Parliament, it became especially famous for the Revolutionary tribunal in 1793. During this period, over 2 700 prisoners spent there last hours here. Among the victims, was queen Marie-Antoinette, executed at the age of 37.
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