Notre-Dame & The Conciergerie

Religion and politics are the two great forces that have shaped Paris, and both are rendered in stone on the Île de la Cité. This semi-private tour for five guests explores this relationship through the cathedral of Notre-Dame and the fortress of the Conciergerie. You will move from the restored interior of the church to the medieval halls of the former royal palace, hearing the stories of the saints and the prisoners who have occupied them. Guided by a state-licensed historian, you will understand how the French Revolution transformed the island and how its monuments continue to define the nation's identity today. It is a social, scholarly immersion into the very heart of French history.

• →Small group exploration of Notre-Dame and the royal Conciergerie
• →Discover the cell of Marie Antoinette and the medieval Guard Room
• →Learn the narrative of the French Revolution on the ground where it happened
• →Intimate dialogue with a licensed guide on religion and power
• →Reserved entry ensuring a smooth transition between sites
• →Limited to five guests for an academic and social experience