Musée du Barreau de Paris, Legal history museum in 1st arrondissement of Paris, France.
The Musée du Barreau de Paris occupies the vaulted cellars of Hôtel de la Porte, displaying collections related to French legal heritage and justice system.
The museum, established in 1983, maintains documents from major trials including those of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and the Dreyfus affair proceedings.
The collection features works from prominent lawyers such as Claude François Chauveau-Lagarde, Fernand Labori, and Raymond Poincaré through paintings and manuscripts.
Visitors can access the museum at 25 rue du Jour on Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and 17:00, with guided tours available in English upon request.
The museum resides in a 17th-century building named after Antoine de la Porte, a fish merchant who served as a Paris town magistrate.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Official opening: 1983
Opening Hours: Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Website: https://museedubarreaudeparis.com
GPS coordinates: 48.86405,2.34507
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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