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Palais de Justice

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Located at 8 Boulevard du Palais on the Île de la Cité, the Palais de Justice is a working courthouse and seat of the Cour d'appel de Paris. The building has a long history tied to the French justice system, with its various chambers and registries handling civil, penal, and social cases. Visitors can find nearby landmarks such as Sainte-Chapelle within the same complex.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1It sits on Île de la Cité within the same complex as Sainte-Chapelle.
  • 2It remains an active courthouse and seat of the Cour d'appel de Paris, so public access is largely limited to the exterior.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Mostly viewed from the exterior since it's an active courthouse with limited public access
  • 2combine with a visit to nearby Sainte-Chapelle on Ile de la Cité.

⏱️ Typical visit

10 min

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

08 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France · Île de la CitéGoogleApple
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Hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"I had an absolutely wonderful visit to the Palais de Justice de Paris! 🏛️ The architecture is truly breathtaking, and the historical significance of the building is palpable. I was so impressed by the intricate details and grand scale. Definitely a must-see in Paris! ✨🇫🇷💖"

— alamgir sabbir

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