Comments on: The Dark Conciergerie Royal Palace https://ellaparis.com/paris-guide/paris-sights/the-dark-conciergerie-royal-palace.html Plain-English Paris trip planning: when to go, where to stay, transport, tickets and itineraries, checked and dated. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:13:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Selefeept https://ellaparis.com/paris-guide/paris-sights/the-dark-conciergerie-royal-palace.html/comment-page-1#comment-2306 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:13:53 +0000 https://ellaparis.com/uncategorized/the-dark-conciergerie-royal-palace.html#comment-2306 Покупка комплектующих с хранения

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]]> By: Bryan https://ellaparis.com/paris-guide/paris-sights/the-dark-conciergerie-royal-palace.html/comment-page-1#comment-341 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:49:37 +0000 https://ellaparis.com/uncategorized/the-dark-conciergerie-royal-palace.html#comment-341 Conciergerie played a great role in the history of Paris undergone a lot of changes as time passes by. At the same time, its memories, whether good or bad, is put in the dust. Its meaning to the people varies from the past, as different set of people renovated the building and placed a new representation of the building. Many decades ago, Conciergerie building was a prison. At present, it is considered one of the most remarkable piece of art in Paris.

]]> By: Gelyn https://ellaparis.com/paris-guide/paris-sights/the-dark-conciergerie-royal-palace.html/comment-page-1#comment-58 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:43:34 +0000 https://ellaparis.com/uncategorized/the-dark-conciergerie-royal-palace.html#comment-58 I always considered Paris to be one of those few cities in the world rich with culture and was able to preserve buildings and other artifacts from ancient times. France in general has been through a lot historically, and I find it extremely amazing that up to this date we are still able to witness and actually be inside the buildings that have been here a few years back.
Every time I see pictures of the Conciergerie Royal Palace, I am always left in awe not only because of it’s the architectural design of the building, but more so because of the history that had happened in the same building many years ago. Even though there are some parts which have been renovated, still, the structure remains intact and you still get the ancient feel of the building.
It is also funny how the Conciergerie Royal Palace is now used or part of the judiciary system of Paris when during the ancient times it was home to the great discrimination among men and women and the rich and the poor. Back in the ancient times, how a prisoner was treated greatly depended on his wealth. If you are a prisoner who is part of the upper class, you can be given your own cell complete with a desk for reading and writing and a comfortable bed. The little less fortunate prisoners were made to sleep in rough beds and were lucky enough if they can be given a decent table. There were even prisoners who were confined in dark and isolated cells infested with vermin.
Men and women prisoners were also separated. Fortunately, during that time women were treated a bit more decently than the male prisoners. Females were allowed to make use of areas were they could wash and do a bit of toilet. Also, there cells were left open thus allowing them access to the open courtyard. Still, there were enclosed behind bars thus making it impossible to make contact with the outside world.
Being a great enthusiast of art and ancient or classical architecture myself, I applaud France and most especially Paris for being able to preserve great infrastructures such as these and making it possible for anyone to view it as well.

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