Courthouse of Créteil

The Courthouse of Créteil is a modern judicial building with a 16-story tower connected to a lower section containing courtrooms. A pedestrian bridge spans an entrance hall to link these two main parts of the structure.

Architects Daniel Badani and Pierre Roux-Dorlut completed this judicial building in 1978 following a regional administrative reorganization. The construction was part of broader institutional changes in the Paris area.

The interior design by Pierre Guariche and a wall sculpture by Swedish artist Bengt Olson add artistic touches throughout the building. These elements give the spaces a thoughtful character that goes beyond pure function.

The building houses eight civil chambers, seven criminal chambers, the Val-de-Marne Assize Court, and juvenile court facilities all in one complex. Different court departments are located on different levels, so plan accordingly when visiting.

The tower's vertical supporting walls form a silhouette that represents both the scales of justice and a law book through its shape. This subtle design merges symbolic meaning with structural purpose.

Location: Créteil

GPS coordinates: 48.78570,2.44222

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53