Palace of Justice of Aix-en-Provence

Palace of Justice of Aix-en-Provence
General information
Architectural style Neoclassical
Address Place de Verdun
Town or city Aix-en-Provence
Country France
Construction started 1787
Completed 1831
Inaugurated 1832
Design and construction
Architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux
Michel Penchaud

The Palace of Justice of Aix-en-Provence (French: "Palais de justice d'Aix-en-Provence") is a listed historical building in Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Location

The Palace of Justice is located on the Place de Verdun in the centre of Aix-en-Provence.[1]

History

Architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux was commissioned to build the palace in 1787.[1][2] Two hundreds houses were demolished to make space for the new construction.[1] However, construction was discontinued because of the French Revolution of 1789.[1] It resumed in 1822, when architect Michel Penchaud took over.[1] The building was finally completed in 1831.[1]

The building is flanked by two sculptures Joseph-Marius Ramus: on the left, Jean-Étienne-Marie Portalis; on the right, Joseph Jérôme, Comte Siméon.

Heritage significance

It has been listed as a monument historique since 1979.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 City of Aix-en-Provence: Palais de justice
  2. ↑ Allan Brahan, The Architecture of the French Enlightenment, Oakland, California: University of California Press, 1989, p. 197
  3. ↑ Ministry of Culture: Listed buildings

Coordinates: 43°31′43″N 5°27′01″E / 43.5285°N 5.4504°E / 43.5285; 5.4504

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