Guided Tour of the Paris Courts (Palais de justice in Île de la Cité / Paris Judicial Court / Paris Commercial Court in Île de la Cité) with Lora Romano, a guide-conférencière specialized in the Paris Courts for over 20 years. An immersion into the justice system—with the possibility of attending live hearings (immediate appearance hearings, the Assize Court, appeals, national prosecutors’ offices, etc.).
Behind the gilded façades of today’s judiciary, the foundations of the era’s most majestic royal fortress lie hidden. Long before the monarchy moved its seat to other Parisian residences, Île de la Cité housed a colossal fortified complex.
Take advantage of Heritage Days to visit the Paris Court of Appeal, housed in the Palais de Justice. On September 19, 2026, join us for a stroll to the heart of the French judicial system. We’ll reveal the program!
Through a two-hour guided tour, roam a labyrinth of corridors in a solemn atmosphere and uncover the secrets of the Palais de Justice in Paris on Île de la Cité, from a medieval fortress to the temple of justice we know today.
A major power cut affected the Île de la Cité on the morning of Monday June 23, 2025, disrupting operations at the Palais de Justice de Paris. Hearings were largely rescheduled, with the exception of a few jurisdictions, while the causes of the outage have yet to be determined.
