Law Courts and Prison

Paris France Tourist Information and City Guide

The Law Courts (Palais de Justice) are situated next to the Conciergerie on Ile de la Cite, the historic centre of Paris

Law Courts in Paris France
Law Courts in Paris France

The Conciergerie was a Medieval royal palace and prison during the French Revolution.  It was a most dreaded place.  Among those imprisoned there were Thomas Paine and Mary Antoinette.

The Conciergerie is located next to the law courts at the south end of the Pont-au-Change bridge.

Conciergerie in Paris France
Conciergerie in Paris France

Today, the Conciergerie is a museum.

Both the law courts and prison are located in the Notre Dame District of Paris France.

 

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