The Marie Antoinette Pass will give you access to 4 symbolic monuments in Paris linked to the French monarchy's past: the Conciergerie, the Expiatory Chapel, the Rambouillet Castle and the Saint-Denis Basilica. Plus, you'll save money!
What comes with the Marie Antoinette Pass?
The Marie-Antionette Pass is a combined ticket that allows you to visit four monuments that are fundamental to the Paris region, linked to the queen Maria Antionette.
The four monuments included with the Marie Antoinette Pass are the Conciergerie, the Expiatory Chapel, the Rambouillet Castle, and the Saint-Denis Basilica.
Below you can find a brief description of each monument:
The Conciergerie Paris
The Conciergerie is a Gothic Palace was converted into a prison during the French Revolution. It was here where Marie Antionette of Austria spent the final days of her life, before being guillotined in October 1793. You can explore her cell or admire the Torre de l'Horloge.
When making your reservation, please let us know which timeframe you would like to visit the Conciergerie:
- From 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
- From 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- From 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Upon making your reservation, we'll contact you up to 72 hours later to confirm an exact visiting time. This fixed time will always fall within your desired timeframe.
Access to the monument is organized in 30-minute intervals. For example, if your visit is at 10 am, you may enter at this time, or at the latest, at 10:30 am.
Rambouillet Castle
The Rambouillet Castle is the perfect spot for learning about Marie Antoinette's life. With the Marie Antoinette Pass, you can access the presidential rooms, visit the Queen's dairy or the House of Shells. Also, the building has hosted international summits such as the first G7 meeting, so you'll be walking through rooms where important historical events took place!
The Rambouillet Castle is open at the following times:
- October 1st to March 31st: from 10 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 5 pm
- April 1st to September 30th: 10 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 6 pm
Please note these hours are subject to change
Expiatory Chapel
The Expiatory Chapel was built on the first site where Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were buried. Later, in the 19th century, they were moved to the Saint-Denis Basilica. However, inside, you can admire two marble sculptures representing the last monarchs of France.
The Paris Expiatory Chapel is open Tuesday through Saturday at the following times:
- 10 am to 12:30 pm
- 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Final entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Please note these hours are subject to change.
Saint-Denis Basilica
The Saint-Denis Basilica, houses the pantheons of the most important monarchs of France. Among them are the tombs of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. The interior of the temple has impressive features such as as the pointed arches, vaults, and rose windows, which served as a model for the rest of the Gothic buildings in Western Europe.
The Saint-Denis Basilica is open at the following times, and
- April 1st to September 30th: Monday to Saturday 10 am - 6:15 pm. Sundays 12 - 6:15 pm.
- October 1st to March 31st: Monday to Saturday 10 am - 5:15 pm. Sundays 12 - 5:15 pm.
Final entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
December 24th and 31st, the basilica closes at 3 pm.
Free Entry
Admission to the 4 monuments is free to the following groups of people:
- EU citizens between 18-25
- Minors under 18, regardless of nationality
Admission is also free for the public on the first Sunday of every month from January 1st to March 31st, and November 1st to December 31st.
For free admission into the monuments, please go to the ticket office of each monument with a valid form of identification (passport, student ID) to justify free entry.
Validity
The Marie Antionette Pass is valid for 7 days after making your first monument visit reservation.