Hôtel de Ville, Lyon

Lyon City Hall

The Hôtel de Ville de Lyon is the city hall of the City of Lyon and one of the largest historic buildings in the city, located between the Place des Terreaux and the Place de la Comédie, in front of the Opera Nouvel. Since 12 July 1886, the building has been classified as a Monument historique.^[1]

History

• In the 17th century, Lyon was developed and the Presqu'île became the city center with the place of Terreaux, and the Lyon City Hall was built between 1645 and 1651 by Simon Maupin.
• Following a fire in 1674,^[2] the building was restored and modified, including its facade, designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and his pupil Robert de Cotte.^[3]
• In 1792 during the French Revolution, the half-relief of Louis XIV on horseback, in the middle of the facade was removed and replaced only during the Restoration by Henry IV of France, in the same posture.^[2]

Gallery

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  Mosaic representing the City Hall in the park of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
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  The City Hall during the siege of Lyon
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  Illuminated facade, on the night
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  The City Hall, pediment and belfry
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  The court of honor

References

External links

• Views of the Lyon City Hall
• Official site
• History of the Lyon City Hall

Coordinates: 45°46′03″N 4°50′06″E / 45.767628°N 4.83499°E / 45.767628; 4.83499