courtyard by a gate. This area belonged to the men's prison, and was probably used for the secure transfer of prisoners. Notes and Citations Sources "The Conciergerie." Ministère De La Justice. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Dec. 2012. External links Official website Châteaux in Paris Castles in Île-de-France Cité Tourist attractions in Paris Defunct prisons in Paris Monuments historiques of Paris Historic house museums in Paris French Revolution Buildings and structures in the 1st arrondissement of Paris Île de la Cité Monuments of the Centre des monuments nationaux