CNAPS-licensed private detective agency, Paris & Île-de-France

Private detective in Paris: court-admissible evidence in the service of your rights

Individuals, businesses and legal professionals: our licensed private detectives conduct lawful, discreet investigations in Paris that produce court-admissible evidence. Free and confidential first consultation, 7 days a week.

✓ CNAPS licensed, French Ministry of the Interior✓ Court-admissible reports✓ Absolute confidentiality✓ 30 years of experience, Prometheus Group

Our expertise

Three areas of expertise, one standard: lawful evidence

We carry out every assignment in strict compliance with French law, to produce evidence that stands before the Paris courts.

Individuals

Adultery, divorce, child custody, alimony, missing persons. We gather usable evidence to defend your interests, with tact and discretion.

Investigations for individuals →

Businesses

Unfair competition, sick-leave fraud, internal theft, CV screening, cyber surveillance and bug sweeping (TSCM). We protect your business.

Investigations for businesses →

Legal professionals

Lawyers, bailiffs and notaries: we document the facts in the field, debtor tracing, asset investigations, evidence gathering under article 145 of the French CPC.

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Why Prometheus

Why hire a private detective in Paris?

In a city as dense as Paris, obtaining admissible evidence is often decisive. Backed by the Prometheus Group, CNAPS licensed, 30 years of experience, our team at 10 rue de la Paix acts quickly and lawfully, with complete discretion. Before you decide, our guide on how to choose the best private detective in Paris lists the checks worth making.

Legitimacy

CNAPS licence no. AUT-075-2116-12-06-20170618953, verifiable online. Every assignment is covered by a lawful written mandate.

Confidentiality

Professional secrecy guaranteed (art. 226-13 of the French Criminal Code). Absolute discretion on all our exchanges.

Rigour

Structured reports admissible before the courts (family court, labour court, commercial court).

Responsiveness

National and international network, member of the WAD, operations 7 days a week across Paris and the Paris region.

30 yrsof experience, Prometheus Group
550+investigations every year
4,000+cases handled in 10 years
20Paris districts covered

Method

Your investigation in 4 steps

First contact

Free and confidential consultation (phone, video call or at our office on rue de la Paix) to define your objectives precisely.

Strategy

We propose the most suitable strategy for your goals and budget, then a written mandate.

The assignment

Investigation carried out within the agreed timeframe, in strict compliance with the law, in constant liaison with you.

The report

Delivery of a detailed, court-admissible report, in complete confidentiality.

The team

Named, licensed and accountable detectives

An investigation is only as good as its investigators. Meet the people who will handle your case, each CNAPS-licensed and specialised.

GP

Guillaume Pouillier

CNAPS-licensed private detective

Case direction, complex investigations and the digital / OSINT unit.

BH

Bruno Hallez

CNAPS-licensed private detective

Surveillance and family cases across Paris and the Paris region.

FM

Frédéric Masson

CNAPS-licensed private detective

Corporate investigations, unfair competition and solvency inquiries.

Frequently asked questions

The private detective in Paris, in plain terms

Is hiring a private detective legal in France?
Yes. The profession is regulated by article L621-1 of the French Internal Security Code and supervised by the CNAPS, an authority of the Ministry of the Interior. Our investigations strictly comply with the law, which guarantees the admissibility of the evidence.
Are your reports accepted by the courts?
Yes. Our reports are objective and structured; they can be produced before the Paris courts (family, labour, commercial, criminal), as recognised by the French Court of Cassation since its landmark ruling of 7 November 1962.
How much does a private detective cost in Paris?
From €85/hour (excl. VAT), €340 for a 4-hour assignment, €850 for a full 10-hour day, with volume discounts beyond 20 hours. Every assignment starts with a free, detailed quote. See our rates →
Do you work for international clients?
Regularly. As a member of the World Association of Detectives (WAD), we handle cases for foreign individuals, law firms and companies needing investigations in Paris, in English or Spanish.
Is everything confidential?
Absolutely. We are bound by professional secrecy; discretion about your case is our priority before, during and after the assignment.

A doubt, a situation to clarify?

Free and confidential first consultation. We answer 7 days a week.