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The weather is so incredibly humid! We walked up and down the streets of Paris in search of the Conciergerie, and all the while the air condensed around us. Finally, after having asked countless individuals for directions, we found it. The Conciergerie was built in the 14th century as the royal Palais de la Cité. The style of the castle is medieval; made from stone, large pillars stood through the great hall, leading up to gothic ceilings, high and arching. In later years, during the revolution and after royalty had moved to Versailles, the castle turned into a prison.
Thousands of the prisoners suffered execution by way of the guillotine, including Marie Antoinette. I even had the chance to look into her cell.
It was a beautiful castle and different than any other I have seen thus far. It was full of diverse history spanning hundreds of years that was quite compelling.
Later, Nicolas took us out to his favorite restaurant with a few of his friends. It was absolutely the prettiest restaurant I have ever been in. It was lovely!