Lyon pentes Croix-Rousse, Hôtel de Ville

This is the Town Hall, begun in 1646 according to Simon Maupin’s plans. The construction and decorations were completed in 1672. On 13 September, 1674, a fire destroyed the building which was partially restored by Robert de Cotte in 1680. A new restoration was launched in 1700 and the Consulate called upon Hardoin Jules Mansart, architect of the Château de Versailles. The main body facing the Place des Terreaux was raised; the roofs were changed and an almost horizontal perspective was established, in harmony with the Palace of Saint Peter. After 1793, new restorations were completed by the prefect Vaïsse.