French tour
The Montpellier Court of Appeal is housed in a courthouse completed in 1853. Take a tour of the courtrooms to discover this highly symbolic building and the history of the Civil Code, created by a Montpellier man.
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 the great institutions of law.
INFORMATION
- Meet 10 minutes before departure in front of the Arc de Triomphe, rue Foch. Please present this voucher, which will be requested before the tour begins.
VALID ID TO BE PROVIDED ON SITE.
FULL NAME OF EACH PARTICIPANT TO BE INDICATED WHEN BOOKING.
- Free admission: children under 6 accompanied by a parent, licensed guides with card, City Card holders.
- 1 adult accompanied by 1 or 2 children under 6 maximum.
- No large or small dogs allowed except guide dogs.
GOOD DEAL: Book a guided tour and receive a 10% discount on all products in the Tourist Office store (except TAM tickets), on presentation of your voucher.
The Montpellier Court of Appeal is housed in a courthouse completed in 1853. Take a tour of the courtrooms to discover this highly symbolic building and the history of the Civil Code, created by a Montpellier man.
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 the great institutions of law.
INFORMATION
- Meet 10 minutes before departure in front of the Arc de Triomphe, rue Foch. Please present this voucher, which will be requested before the tour begins.
VALID ID TO BE PROVIDED ON SITE.
FULL NAME OF EACH PARTICIPANT TO BE INDICATED WHEN BOOKING.
- Free admission: children under 6 accompanied by a parent, licensed guides with card, City Card holders.
- 1 adult accompanied by 1 or 2 children under 6 maximum.
- No large or small dogs allowed except guide dogs.
GOOD DEAL: Book a guided tour and receive a 10% discount on all products in the Tourist Office store (except TAM tickets), on presentation of your voucher.
