PALAIS DE JUSTICE

Push open the doors of the Palais de Justice. The Montpellier Court of Appeal sits in a courthouse whose construction was completed in 1853. Discover these highly symbolic premises and the history of the Civil Code, created by a Montpellier man, as you tour the courtrooms. Since its recent restoration, Montpellier's Palais de Justice has impressed passers-by even more. Its Corinthian columns, sculpted pediment and high steps give it the air of a temple, commanding respect and authority. This tour takes you on a journey of discovery of this 19th-century monument. Learn about its history and current events in the various courtrooms, and discover the work of Jean-Jacques Régis de Cambacérès, the Montpellier-born father of the Civil Code. A journey to the heart of one of law's great institutions.