Discover one of the first skyscrapers of the capital built fireproof and invisible from the street!

Pass through the doors of the Palais Cambon, which houses the Cour des comptes, to discover its former archives tower. Also called Chicago Tower, because of its architectural inspiration. With its ten floors on the surface (two in the basement), the Chicago Tower is one of the first skyscrapers in the capital. It was built in 1898 in non-combustible 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 1st, and whose missions have continued to evolve to be constantly at the service of citizens. The course will be lined 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. An audio guide to download for free on your smartphone will accompany you during your visit. Meetings with the magistrates will also be offered during the two days during the presentation of reports of the Court in «180 seconds», as well as on Sunday afternoon with the First President during a citizen dialogue. Children are not forgotten: a «playbook» will guide them in the discovery of the Cambon Palace. They can also participate in coloring a giant fresco. In addition, the Court of Auditors offers to enrich your visit on Saturdays by attending one of the performances of a show on the theme of public finances by the association La Cour des Contes. If you are in a situation of disability, in order to best prepare your reception, we thank you to contact us in advance of your visit at the address: courdescomptes@ccomptes.fr visit our website a few days before the event: www.ccomptes.fr.