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Paris

Commercial Court of Paris

    1 Quai de la Corse
    75004 Paris 4e Arrondissement
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Timeline

Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
1563
Foundation of Consular Jurisdiction
1570
Installation at the hotel of the Judges-Consuls
1826
Moving to the Brongniart Palace
24 juin 1859
Battle of Solferino
1860-1865
Construction of the current court
2018
Historical monument classification
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The commercial court in full, sis 1 quai de la Corse, on Parcel No. 1 appearing in the cadastre section AZ: inscription by order of 19 October 2018.

Key figures

Antoine-Nicolas Bailly - Architect Manufacturer of the building (1860-1865).
Napoléon III - Emperor and sponsor Order the construction of the court.
Baron Haussmann - Prefect of the Seine Impose alignment of the dome.
Ambroise Guillaume Aubé - President of the Court Tribute via Rue Aubé.
Joseph-Nicolas Robert-Fleury - Painter Author of interior decorations.
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse - Sculptor Decorative figures of the facades.

Origin and history

The commercial court of Paris is an emblematic building located on the island of La Cité, in the 4th arrondissement, built between 1860 and 1865 under the impulse of Napoleon III. Designed by architect Antoine-Nicolas Bailly, it replaces several historic sites, including the Hotel des Jures-Consuls (since 1570) and the Brongniart Palace (shared with the Bourse from 1826). Its construction required the demolition of urban elements such as Rue de la Pelleterie and the Prado Ball, as well as medieval churches such as Saint Barthélemy and Saint-Pierre-des-Arcis.

The building is inspired by the Brescia city hall, admired by the Emperor, and is distinguished by an octagonal dome of 45 metres, reproducing that of the church of Desenzano, a place linked to the Battle of Solferino (1859). This dome, which was excreted upon request by Baron Haussmann, was to mark the alignment of Sevastopol Boulevard. The facades combine arcades, composite columns and allegorical statues (the Law, Justice, Closeness, Prudence), while the interior, decorated with paintings by Joseph-Nicolas Robert-Fleury, celebrates the history of consular jurisdiction since Charles IX.

The consular court of Paris, founded in 1563, first sat at the abbey of Saint-Magloire before settling permanently on Rue du Cloître-Saint-Merri. The present court, classified as a historic monument in 2018, embodies the judicial and architectural heritage of the Second Empire. Its monumental staircase, audience halls and hall of Pas Perdus reflect a will of greatness, despite criticism of the stiffness of its steps or asymmetry imposed by Haussmann. The adjacent Rue Aubé pays tribute to Ambroise Guillaume Aubé, former president of the court.

Highlights include Hippolyte Ganneron, Ernest Goüin, or more recently Jean Messinesi (2016-2019) and Paul-Louis Netter (2019-2024). The court, still in operation, symbolizes both the economic power of Paris and the urban transformations of the 19th century, between medieval heritage and Haussmann's modernization.

External links

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