Hôtel de ville

English translation

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History

The town hall, formerly located near the Clock Tower, was transferred to the old treasury building in 1700. In its original state, this treasury opened onto the square by a series of arcades, beneath which the consuls presented their petitions to the viguier. On 13 August 1700, the king agreed to cede the treasury to the town on condition. The architect Davilier was tasked with verifying the condition of the building and drawing up development plans, the details of which he entrusted to Cubissole, the town architect. The works were completed in 1703 but the wrought-iron railings having been overlooked, their execution was entrusted to Deville, master locksmith. Following transformations carried out in the 19th century, only the railing support located above the passage would appear to remain from this ramp. Of the old buildings of the 14th century, only a section of façade would appear to survive, situated against the vaulted passage on the rue de la Trésorerie, with a broken-arch door and a twin, trefoil window. The town hall preserves four naturalized crocodiles from the years 1587, 1671, 1692 and 1703.