Situated in the heart of the city, in the Place Comtales, this building is still today a place dedicated to justice, hosting the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal.
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In the 16th century, Jean de Paris designed the Villeneuve district according to a regular plan, with the rue du boulevard (rue Emeric David) as the main axis.
In 1787, Claude Nicolas Ledoux took up this project and built the Palais de Justice, also known as the Palais Verdun, a monumental edifice that dominates the district. Over 200 houses were demolished to make way for the building.
Despite interruptions due to the Revolution, the palace was completed in 1831 by Michel Penchaud,...
In 1787, Claude Nicolas Ledoux took up this project and built the Palais de Justice, also known as the Palais Verdun, a monumental edifice that dominates the district. Over 200 houses were demolished to make way for the building.
Despite interruptions due to the Revolution, the palace was completed in 1831 by Michel Penchaud,...
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- In centre of town
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- In the historic centre
