EuropeSights

City Hall sights in Europe

  1. A

    Hôtel de Ville

    After having been gutted during the Paris Commune of 1871, Paris’ Hôtel de Ville was rebuilt in the neo-Renaissance style (1874–82). The ornate facade is decorated with 108 statues of noteworthy Parisians.

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  2. B

    Hôtel de Ville

    Next to the tourist office, in the neoclassical Hôtel de Ville, you can take a peek at the ornate, Louis XV–style Salle de Conseil (city council room) and Salle de Mariages (marriage hall). The adjacent, flowery park is perfect for a picnic.

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