The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are a unique opportunity to take in the sights. In addition to numerous museums and monuments, you can also discover places usually closed to the public during this annual event. For example, the courtrooms of the closed Paris Commercial Court, free of charge. In 2025, the 42nd Heritage Days will take place on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21 .
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The visit is an opportunity to discover the history of this building, constructed at the end of the 19th century (between 1860 and 1865) under the reign of Emperor Napoleon III. The tour takes in the courtrooms, decorated in the spirit of the decorative arts and style of the period, as well as the corridors of the Presidency, where the names of every judge since 1564 are engraved. Not to be missed: the double-revolutionstaircase , which conceals four statues set in niches. They illustrate maritime trade, land trade, mechanical art and industrial art.
Intrigued by this fascinating, historic site? You know what you have to do: schedule your visit to the Paris Commercial Court during these upcoming Heritage Days!
Presentation of the Tribunal des Activités Economiques de Paris by lecturing judges
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### Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last visit at 4:00 pm)
Visitors will discover the most emblematic areas of this place of Justice and Heritage. During the guided tour, the judges will present their role, their missions and their contribution to the economy of Paris and the country as a whole.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Paris Commercial Court
1 Quai de la Corse
75004 Paris 4
Prices
Free
Average duration
45 min
Official website
journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr
More information
Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.