Hôtel de Ville

The Hôtel de Ville is Paris’s historic City Hall, but beyond its political function, it also serves as an important public cultural and exhibition venue.

Located in the heart of Paris on the Right Bank, the current neo-Renaissance building dates from the late 19th century, after the original structure was destroyed during the Paris Commune in 1871.

Inside its grand ceremonial rooms, the Hôtel de Ville regularly hosts free art exhibitions, photography shows, and historical retrospectives open to the public. These exhibitions often explore themes related to Parisian history, contemporary culture, social issues, and major artistic figures.