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