Palais de Justice, Paris

Name: Palais de Justice
Address: Palais de la Cite, Paris, 75001, France

#320 among attractions in Paris

Monuments and statues

Gallery (8)

Map

Gallery

Photo details 1. Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 / King of Hearts / URL • 2. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Mbzt / URL • 3. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 cz / Petrus Adamus / URL • 4. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Pline / URL • 5. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Adam Bishop / URL • 6. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Thesupermat / URL • 7. Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0 / Nitot / URL

Facts and practical information

The Palais de Justice, is a judicial center and courthouse in Paris, located on the Île de la Cité. It contains the Court of Appeal of Paris, the busiest appellate court in France, and France's highest court for ordinary cases, the Court of Cassation. It formerly housed the Tribunal de grande instance de Paris which was relocated in 2018 to a new high-rise building in Paris's Batignolles neighborhood. The Palais de Justice occupies a large part of the medieval Palais de la Cité, the former royal palace of the Kings of France, which also includes Sainte Chapelle, the royal chapel, and the Conciergerie, a notorious former prison, which operated from 1380 to 1914. It is located in close proximity to the Tribunal of Commerce, the Prefecture of Police of Paris, and the offices of the Paris Bar Association. ()

Local name: Palais de justice de Paris Coordinates: 48°51'21"N, 2°20'40"E

Address

Palais de la CiteLouvre (Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois)Paris 75001 France

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Paris

Day trips

Palais de Justice – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Lutetia, Le Caveau de la Huchette.

~200 ftSE
Gothic chapel with stained-glass windows
Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
1 min walk • Sainte-Chapelle stands as an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Paris, France. This Gothic-style church, renowned for its breathtaking stained glass windows, was consecrated in 1248 and originally commissioned by King Louis IX to house his collection of Passion...
~370 ftE
14th-century royal palace and prison
Conciergerie, Paris
2 min walk • The Conciergerie is an iconic historical site nestled in the heart of Paris, France, along the picturesque banks of the Seine River. Once part of the former royal palace known as the Palais de la Cité, which dates back to the 10th century, the Conciergerie is steeped...
~630 ftSE
Archaeological site
Lutetia, Paris
4 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Paris, Lutetia is not a monument that towers above the city skyline or a sprawling museum with vast collections. Instead, it is the ancient Roman city upon which modern Paris was built, a historical site that offers a unique glimpse into the...
~1180 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing
Le Caveau de la Huchette, Paris
6 min walk • Le Caveau de la Huchette is a jazz club in the Latin Quarter of Paris. The building dates to the 16th century, but became a jazz club in 1949. The design has been compared to a cellar or labyrinth and allegedly it was once used by Rosicrucians and by those linked to Freemasonry.
~1000 ftE
Bridge
Pont Notre-Dame, Paris
5 min walk • The Pont Notre-Dame, a quintessential arch bridge that spans the Seine River in the heart of Paris, France, is a historic structure that marries functionality with aesthetic grace. Serving as a vital pedestrian and vehicular conduit, this bridge connects the Quai de...
~1090 ftSE
Bridge
Petit Pont, Paris
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Petit Pont (Little Bridge) offers a quaint passage over the Seine River, connecting the city's historic Latin Quarter with the Île de la Cité, home to the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. This arch bridge, though often overshadowed by...
~1330 ftNE
Gothic tower and last remains of church
Saint-Jacques Tower, Paris
7 min walk • Saint-Jacques Tower, a Gothic architectural jewel, pierces the sky of the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. This solitary bell tower, all that remains of the former 16th-century Church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, serves as a historical monument and a beacon...
~620 ftS
Bridge
Pont Saint-Michel, Paris
3 min walk • Pont Saint-Michel is an iconic arch bridge spanning the Seine River in the vibrant city of Paris, France. With its prime location, it connects the Place Saint-Michel on the Left Bank with the Île de la Cité, one of the two natural islands in the Seine.
~920 ftNE
Fountain
Fontaine du Palmier, Paris
5 min walk • The Fontaine du Palmier, also known as the Fontaine de la Victoire, is a distinguished monument that adds to the historical charm of Paris, France. Located in the 1st arrondissement at the Place du Châtelet, this grand fountain stands as a testament to the military...
~640 ftNE
Bridge
Pont au Change, Paris
4 min walk • Spanning the Seine River with a commanding presence, the Pont au Change serves as a vital artery in the heart of Paris, France. This historic arch bridge connects the Right Bank to the Île de la Cité, one of two natural islands in the Seine within the city limits.
~960 ftS
Fountain, Gabriel Davioud, Monuments and statues
Fontaine Saint-Michel, Paris
5 min walk • The Fontaine Saint-Michel is a monumental fountain located in Place Saint-Michel in the 6th arrondissement in Paris. It was constructed in 1858–1860 during the French Second Empire by the architect Gabriel Davioud. It has been listed since 1926 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palais de Justice?

Nearby attractions include Sainte-Chapelle, Paris (1 min walk), Court of Cassation, Paris (2 min walk), Palais de la Cité, Paris (2 min walk), Conciergerie, Paris (2 min walk).

How to get to Palais de Justice by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais de Justice:

Bus

Cité - Palais de Justice • Lines: 21, 38, 47, 58, 96, N12, N13, N14, N15, N21, N22 (3 min walk)
Pont Saint-Michel - Quai des Orfèvres • Lines: 27, 58 (3 min walk)

Metro

Cité • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)
Saint-Michel • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (5 min walk)
Châtelet - Les Halles (11 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (10 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (11 min walk)