Paris Tribunal

The Paris Tribunal is a judicial building in the 17th arrondissement formed by stacked glass volumes that taper toward the top. The facade shows continuous vertical lines while elevators travel visibly upward along an external glass wall.

Construction began in 2014 as a response to the need for consolidating scattered court locations. The building opened on January 1, 2020, and changed the Paris skyline with its modern glass architecture.

The location in the 17th arrondissement brings together all Paris courts under one roof after decades of being scattered across the city. Visitors enter a central reception area where signs guide them to different courtrooms and departments, making court appointments easier to locate.

The main entrances sit at street level with marked paths to upper courtrooms and offices. Visitors should allow time for security checks and ask directions at the information desk if needed.

Three full-height atria with skylights bring natural light down to lower floors and create open areas inside. The elevators on the outer facade move along a central vertical spine and are visible from the street.

Location: 17th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Paris

Inception: April 16, 2018

Architects: Renzo Piano

Official opening: January 1, 2020

Floors above the ground: 38

Floors below the ground: 3

Elevators: 51

Height: 160 m

Part of: Cité judiciaire de Paris

Address: Parvis du Tribunal de Paris

Website: https://tribunal-de-paris.justice.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.89465,2.31066

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:35