The Chicago Tower: an unusual building in the heart of Paris

Discover one of the first skyscrapers of the capital built fire-proof and invisible from the street! Walk through the doors of the Cambon Palace, which houses the Court of Auditors, to discover its old tower of archives. Also known as the Chicago Tower, for its architectural inspiration. With ten floors above ground level (two in the basement), the Chicago Tower is one of the capital’s first skyscrapers. It was built, in 1898, in incombustible materials to house the archives of the Court of Auditors in the most secure way possible. In 2009, it was transformed into an office tower. The Chicago Tower is only visible from inside the Cambon Palace.

Discover the Court of Auditors

The tour, free and signposted, will allow you to discover this institution, created by Napoleon, and whose missions have not ceased to evolve to be constantly at the service of citizens.
The course will be embellished with stands, presentations and videos that will allow you to discover the origins of the Court, its missions, its organization and its work. Court staff will be present to answer all your questions.
During your visit, you can also participate in an Instagram photo contest and enjoy shows told by the association "The Court of Tales".
The children will be guided in the discovery of the Cambon palace by a "booklet-game". They can also participate in the coloring of a giant fresco.
At the same time, the Court of Auditors invites visitors to enrich their visit with a range of digital animations on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram) including a guided tour of the Cambon Palace, presentations of the Court’s reports in “180 seconds” or many unusual videos.
For people with disabilities, in order to better prepare your visit and to welcome you in the best conditions, do not hesitate to contact us in advance of your visit. courdescomptes@ccomptes.fr