Palais de justice historique de Lyon
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General information
Architectural styleneoclassical
Classification Monument Historique PA00117980 (1996)
Location5th arrondissement of Lyon, Lyon, France
Coordinates45°45′43″N 4°49′41″E / 45.76194°N 4.82806°E / 45.76194; 4.82806
Current tenantsFrench court
Construction started1835
Completed1845
ClientFrench government
OwnerFrench government
Design and construction
Architect(s)Louis-Pierre Baltard

The Palais de justice historique de Lyon is a building located in Quai Romain Rolland, on the right bank of the Saône, in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon. In 1996, it was classified as a monument historique.[1]

History

Its construction began in 1835 and ended in 1845, under the direction of architect Louis-Pierre Baltard. It was built in the same location as the previous courthouses that had been there since the 15th century.

The Palais de Justice de Lyon is nicknamed the 'Palace of the twenty-four columns'. It is one of the finest neo-classical buildings in France.

In 1995, construction of a new courthouse in the district of La Part-Dieu allowed the transfer of the Tribunal de Grande Instance, the Tribunal d'Instance and the Tribunal de commerce de Lyon. The Cour d'appel of Lyon and the Cour d'assises of the Rhône remained installed in what is now the historic courthouse of Lyon.

In 2008, the building was the subject of a comprehensive renovation (including accessibility, upgrading and security).[2]

Famous trials

There were some famous trials in the building:[3]

References

  1. ^ Base Mérimée: Palais de Justice de Lyon, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  2. ^ "Le journal d'information du 5è arrondissement : Réhabilitation du Palais de Justice" (PDF) (in French). Lyon. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 18, 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
  3. ^ "Cour d'appel de Lyon, historique" (in French). Cour d'appel de Lyon. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
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