Palais de Justice
Palais de Justice
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Citallwic
Columbia, SC8,764 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
This early 1500s Gothic masterpiece is certainly among the most attractive public buildings that we saw during our tour of Normandy. Rouen must have been an awfully important city in the late Middle Ages to merit the construction of such a large, elegant and expensive structure. The building suffered horrific damage in 1944. Thankfully, a long and difficult restoration project returned it to its former grandeur. On the Rue Jeanne d'Arc side of the façade you can still see bullet holes and other battle scars as well as the tell-tale signs of repairs.
It’s a shame that the Palais de Justice isn’t open to the public. I would have loved to tour the interior, if only to see the majestic Hall of Prosecutors.
It’s a shame that the Palais de Justice isn’t open to the public. I would have loved to tour the interior, if only to see the majestic Hall of Prosecutors.
Written October 5, 2014
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SagaloutsTour
Gerrards Cross, UK1,149 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
Fantastic architecture and wonderful sculpture in the courtyard. I took a couple of pictures from outside the railings and was called over by a gendarme, thought I was in trouble, but instead he ushered us through the security and allowed us nearer the sculpture and building. To our delight he gestured for us to go up the outside staircase and go into the main hall, where some of the courts were in session. The hall is fantastic, a beautiful wooden ceiling, ornate stonework, with shell holes from previous skirmishes. I hasten to add we did not enter any of the court rooms. Wow, we felt really lucky to have seen this. Thank you
Written October 24, 2014
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Christel8
Sprundel, The Netherlands411 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
What an impressive building. When walking around in Rouen, it is hard to miss this amazing building. It is a pity that you cannot visit this from the inside, but it is already fantastic to see this from the outside.
Written April 24, 2018
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flaneur40
New York City, NY1,694 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
This is a working courthouse and a good view into the contemporary French justice system. After security, head up the stone stairs right about you and go into the massive hall, off of which there are many court rooms. Good rainy day activity.
Written September 20, 2016
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Daniel T
London, UK162 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
I have seen many justice building I. The past but this is the first glamorous one. I first thought it was a cathedral but upon closer inspection it was the Rouen justice building. It is remarkable outside and I would imagine the inside is as well. There are some plates on the gates describing the history of the building which was the first justice building in Rouen.
Written June 22, 2016
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rayrest
Fenton, UK7,996 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Massive building to walk a circuit around. Brilliant Gothic design and it's so big that if you are near the cathedral then you can't miss it. Huge sandy coloured building with amazing Gothic design.
Written April 7, 2016
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Robyn-and-John
Australia2,316 contributions
Mar 2018
Although we never got inside the building just to admire the fine detail of the building made the visit worthwhile. It's another gothic style built in the middle ages where the old jewish quarters were. One end was built in 1499 to welcome the Exchecker of Normandie and later converted to parliment. The other end was built to be the royal palace in 19th century. Today it still operates as the court of justice.
Written May 17, 2018
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Craig B
Belper, UK588 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Came across this place by chance and what a find.
Stunning architecture that had been rebuilt.
Take the time to read the information boards that are in English to understand its history.
Cannot get into it so can only see it from the outside from behind a fence.
Stunning architecture that had been rebuilt.
Take the time to read the information boards that are in English to understand its history.
Cannot get into it so can only see it from the outside from behind a fence.
Written July 12, 2017
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sfinestone
Atlanta, Georgia490 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We liked the architecture of the Palais de Justice that we had lunch at a sidewalk cafe across the street. The building is still active and we enjoyed watching vans unload prisoners for their trials.
Written June 30, 2017
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GuidoLocattelli
Cuyahoga Falls, OH6,792 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
Another study about restoration and preservation of buildings and architecture by acknowledging their importance to the city. World War II did not do any favors to their life expectancy. Restoration of the architecture to its former glory was a monumental achievement. The history of the building goes back many centuries. For those of you who like me have reason to pay respect to this accomplishment and to become astonished by earlier stone design I thought that this place was required viewing. Worthy of admiration as much as the cathedral is for the same set of reasons. Just from seeing the exterior I recognized that this was a piece of valuable architecture that so many other French cities have in this region. If you neglect to see this and walk by with your eyes closed or refuse to go inside then there are ten minutes to spend in the penalty box. It is sad that we do not know the name of the artists who completed the work or contemplated the design plans. If you like to admire older architecture from the 16th century then you need to pay close attention to the flamboyant style - and this is a remarkable example of Gothic design - this was for my eyes delicate and exuberant at the same time - there is reason to come to Rouen and spend time here as it was not that far from the Cathedral. I will admit that it was the cathedral that brought me here, but this city was a treasure house of artistic design and historically important buildings and places to see. Here is one example. I had come here from Caen by traveling with the benefits of a eur-rail pass and a student identity card many years ago long ago before the range of calendar dates suitable for readily indicating the time of my visit were made available for completing this review. I had brought with me a degree in French and history for intellectual sustenance. I did learn much more than what I had expected to learn about so many topics. Crowds weren't large. A background in art history and architecture would be an enormous help. Don't bring young children as this visit was much more suitable for adults. Those with talent and artistic inclinations should not be left behind. Do not bring your pet dog. Do not wander around or go inside munching on two ham sandwiches or drinking a milk shake. Be more respectful. This is not an amusement park. As I recall and I might be wrong today there was no admission price. Since I was so close to the train station, the center of town and the cathedral - as are most things here - I decided to walk through the streets. Well worth my time - maybe one hour for seeing this building. Like so many things here if you need a reason to attend a college for getting a four year degree here it is. Teaching art history for French churches and buildings with pubic service has not been the top curriculum priority of most secondary schools that I know. For this reason and for others I would hesitate in bringing many adolescents here. This is serious business as this building presents many intellectually challenging topics that are customarily part of a college level education. The same can and should be said about the city.
Written April 21, 2017
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Les visites sont-elles ouvertes le dimanche ?
Si oui , quelles sont les horaires d'ouverture ?
Written November 1, 2018
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