On 19 and 20 September 2026, the European Heritage Days offer an exceptional chance to discover the Constitutional Council, housed in the Palais-Royal in Paris. A rare opportunity to step inside this Republic institution, explore its historic salons, and gain a deeper understanding of its role at the heart of French democracy.
In the Montpensier Wing of the Palais-Royal, the Constitutional Council operates off the beaten path of the usual tours. Its rooms are rarely open to the public, but a few opportunities still let you step inside. Here is when and how to discover this Parisian institution.
