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Here is another architectural masterpiece on the Île de la Cité, close to its neighbors, the Palais de Justice and the Hôtel-Dieu: The Commercial Court! Inaugurated on December 26, 1865 in the presence of Napoleon III and the Empress, it already has 150 years of history!<br><br> The visit will allow you to appreciate the beauty of this "island-monument" built by Nicolas Bailly, and to learn about the functioning of economic justice, of this first instance jurisdiction composed of 172 elected judges who deal with more than 71,000 cases per year (collective procedures, liquidations, litigation, trade and companies register...).<br><br> You will be surprised by the decorative magnanimity of the building, with its magnificent staircase, its rooms filled with paintings, sculptures or tapestries made by our most illustrious artists, and where public audiences take place during the day.<br><br> An unusual, civic and surprising guided tour not to be missed!<br><br> <b>Please note:</b><br> Please note: the visit may be cancelled if there are fewer than 8 participants.