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- AugustoLa Plata, Argentina503 contributionsA beautiful historic building. It's really close to Ile de la Cite, so I recommend you come here early, before the bulk of the tourist start pouring in, to get the best shots.Written 6 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ugo CReykjavik, Iceland750 contributionsSadly, this was under renovation when we visited, but the building is beautiful nonetheless. This is one of Paris' hallmarks that must be seen in personWritten 7 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mairwen1United Kingdom12,396 contributionsI was not surprised to learn that this palace-like courthouse was in fact once a palace. Or at least, it was part of a palace. Along with the Conciergerie, it formed the ancient Palais de la Cité, the residence of French kings from the 10th-14th centuries.
Today it is Paris’ judicial centre and a working courthouse, housing the Court of Appeals and the Court of Cassation (one of France’s highest appeals courts).
Imposing black and gold gates kept us at a safe distance. Just to make sure that no-one overstepped the mark, there is a heavy security guard presence. We watched as a couple of people moved just within the gateway to take a photo and were very quickly shuffled back a couple of guards.
I assumed that the Palais de Justice was closed to the general public but I later learnt that you can visit and entry is free. How you go about visiting is not very clear but it seems that you wait in the same security line as those waiting for entry to Sainte Chappelle. Unless you are going to Sainte Chappelle also, that’s a long queue. Even if I’d known at the time, I’m not sure that I’d have been up for that.
However you can see the whole front facade very clearly from the roadside. It’s a very grand and impressive building.
Next to the courthouse is Sainte Chappelle and on the other side is the Conciergerie and the Tour De L’Horloge. Notre Dame is nearby so for tourists, you get to see a lot in a short time.Written 17 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KayleeParis, France689 contributionsThe beautiful historical building houses temporary modern art exhibitions. When you go therefore will determine whether your visit is great, okay or bad. Make sure you research a little on the current collection to make sure it’s your thing. When I went I loved the exhibit they had, took about 2 hours to get through the whole museum. Get your ticket in advance to avoid extra lines.Written 25 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LostInTimePittsburgh, PA26,596 contributionsI didn’t go inside the palace but I walked around the outside. It is a very beautiful building and looks quite old. It is definitely worth walking around and seeing the architecture.Written 19 May 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA19,484 contributionsAcross from the Louvre is the city hall building for the 1st district, a noble classic imposing building that sometimes has special expos.Written 25 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Matthias WVienna, Austria542 contributionsThe Hotel de Toulouse is the representative seat of the national Bank of France, originally a city palace built by Francois Mansart. The Bank can be visited about roughly on one Saturday each months done by guides from Paris Historique or during the Journees Patrimoine (typically the 3rd weekend in September). The highlight of the tour is the Golden Gallery, but the council chamber can be visited as well. The golden gallery is just breathtaking full with statues, gilded in gold and paintings,
The modalities of group tours or individuals can be found on the webpage of the Banque de FranceWritten 1 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - nsl115Singapore, Singapore1,115 contributionsThis historic building is open to the public on two days a year. It has a rich history and well-restored rooms where milestones in France’s history played out. Napoleon Bonaparte’s brother then his mother stayed in this house. Charles de Gaulle’s office was also here.
It is now the site for France Defence Offices.Written 19 February 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
