The Former Supreme Court Building

The former supreme court of Hanoi, a building of French Indochina

This imposing building was constructed at the beginning of the twentieth century by the French architect Auguste-Henri Vildieu, in the era of French Indochina. The Hanoi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this building, a remarkable witness of the colonial architecture of the capital.

A work by the architect Vildieu

Built between 1900 and 1906 by the French architect Auguste-Henri Vildieu, then brought into service in the following years, the former supreme court is an emblematic building of French Indochina. Its architecture, marked by the colonial style of the time, illustrates the French administrative presence in Hanoi. The building has kept its judicial function and remains linked to the history of justice in Vietnam.

What to see

You admire the colonial-style façade and the imposing appearance of this building of the beginning of the twentieth century, a witness of the architecture of French Indochina. The building illustrates the French imprint in the town planning of Hanoi. It is a stop for lovers of history and colonial architecture, in the heart of the capital.

Practical information

The former supreme court lies in the heart of Hanoi, reachable on foot. It is a working judicial building: the façade can be freely admired from the street, while access inside is subject to the rules specific to a justice institution. It is mainly discovered from the outside, during the walk.

Who built the former supreme court of Hanoi?

The French architect Auguste-Henri Vildieu, between 1900 and 1906, in the era of French Indochina.

What is the style of the former supreme court of Hanoi?

A colonial style of the beginning of the twentieth century, a witness of the architecture of French Indochina in Hanoi.