36, quai des Orfèvres, Police headquarters building in Île de la Cité, Paris, France
The building at 36 Quai des Orfèvres stands along the Seine River with its neoclassical facade and institutional architecture dating from the 19th century.
Since its construction in the 1800s, the structure has served as the central headquarters for the Paris Judicial Police, managing criminal investigations across the capital.
The address features prominently in French detective novels, including the Inspector Maigret series, and inspired multiple crime films about Parisian police work.
Located in the First Arrondissement near Notre-Dame Cathedral, the building continues to house specialized police units focused on organized crime investigations.
The structure incorporates architectural elements from both Émile Gilbert and Arthur-Stanislas Diet, creating a distinctive blend of public administrative design.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Architects: Émile Gilbert, Arthur-Stanislas Diet
GPS coordinates: 48.85500,2.34444
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
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