Paris Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie & Seine Cruise Tour
- Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Paris, France
- Product code: PS1FAP
Journey through nearly 800 years of Parisian history on an immersive experience through the historic heart of the city.
Explore Île de la Cité with your guide and discover how this small island became the medieval centre of royal power and one of the most important places in Paris.
Begin with the story of the Palais de la Cité, the enormous medieval palace where French kings once lived and ruled. Walk through the historic surroundings as your guide brings medieval Paris to life, revealing stories of kings, royal ceremonies, religion, politics and intrigue.
Then enter Sainte-Chapelle, one of Paris's most extraordinary Gothic masterpieces. Built in the 13th century for King Louis IX, the royal chapel is famous for its spectacular stained-glass windows. Look closely at the hundreds of scenes depicted in the glass while learning how the chapel reflected the wealth, faith and power of the medieval French monarchy.
Continue to the Conciergerie, where the story of Paris takes a dramatic turn. Discover how the former royal palace became a courthouse and, during the French Revolution, one of the most notorious prisons in France. Learn about the Revolutionary Tribunal, the prisoners held there and the final weeks of Marie Antoinette before her execution in 1793.
Continue toward Notre-Dame Cathedral and discover more of Île de la Cité's historic streets, monuments and hidden corners. Your guide connects the landmarks around you to the wider story of Paris, from medieval royalty and revolution to the city of today.
Complete your experience with a relaxing Seine River sightseeing cruise. From the water, enjoy a different perspective of Paris and admire its famous landmarks, historic bridges and riverside architecture—a memorable finale to your journey through the city's royal and revolutionary past.
