Good news: you don't have to break the law to visit Cour de cassation! This judicial institution, housed in the Palais de Justice on the Île de la Cité, is opening its doors to you for this latest edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, held on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 at theParisian institution.
Whether or not you're a connoisseur of the French legal system, you'll be able to discover the history of the Cour de cassation, as well as the role it plays in French society and the French legal system, and the richness of its heritage.
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It's also the perfect opportunity to ask any questions you may have, and gain a better understanding of the workings of this major institution, sometimes obscure to the average person. So, if you're a fan of facts and figures and dream of understanding a little more about the workings of France's highest institutions, then you know where to go on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.
Guided tour of the historical floor of the Cour de cassation.
During the tour, a member of the Cour de cassation will tell you about the history of the building, and explain the role and missions of the supreme court of the judiciary.
How about a trip to the Palais de Justice?
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Court of Cassation
5 Quai de l'Horloge
75001 Paris 1
Prices
Free
Official website
www.courdecassation.fr