Heritage Days 2026: Explore the Paris Commercial Court during guided tours

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis, Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis, Nathanaël de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Updated on July 6, 2026 at 08:52 p.m.
On the occasion of Heritage Days 2026, the Paris Commercial Court invites you to join us this weekend, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. A panel of judging guides will be on hand for exceptional guided tours of the courthouse, built between 1860 and 1865.

The Heritage Days offer a chance to join truly unique tours. Beyond the numerous museums or monuments, you can also explore places that are typically closed to the public during this annual event. For example, the courtrooms of the very exclusive Paris Commercial Court, and all this free of charge. In 2026, the 43rd edition of the Heritage Days will be held on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.

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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!

The 2026 Heritage Days program at the Paris Commercial Court:

  • Guided tours of the Paris Economic Activities Court

    On the occasion of a rare public opening, guided tours will let visitors explore the most emblematic spaces of the Economic Activities Court, decorated in the spirit of the decorative arts and the Second Empire.

    Guided by consular judges, these tours will also be an opportunity to better understand their role, their missions and their contribution to both the Parisian and national economy.

    Visit duration: 45 minutes. Last departure at 4:00 PM.

    Participation conditions: Groups of around 30 people - Free | No reservation required

    Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    1 Quai de la Corse
    75004 Paris 4

    Route planner

    Prices
    Free

    Average duration
    45 min

    Official website
    journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr

    More information
    Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.