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Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
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Willem VS
August 21, 2024
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In 1917, the town hall burned down, but the façade (early 17th century) was preserved. The town hall is now better appreciated by the large pedestrian square. Note the beautiful pediment with an equestrian statue in bas-relief of Louis XIII.
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•Migdał
August 2, 2025
Hiking
The Reims City Hall has served as the seat of municipal government since 1499 and features a square design with four wings surrounding a central courtyard. Originally built between 1627-1636 by city architect Jean Bonhomme, the building was completely destroyed by fire during World War I in 1917 and subsequently reconstructed, with President Gaston Doumergue inaugurating the rebuilt structure in 1928.
The south-facing facade is crowned by an octagonal bell tower and features an equestrian statue of Louis XIII trampling two prisoners.
The south-facing facade is crowned by an octagonal bell tower and features an equestrian statue of Louis XIII trampling two prisoners.
Les Guilvinistes
December 22, 2019
Hiking
The Renaissance building of the Hôtel de Ville has an eventful building history: the construction of a town hall according to plans by Jean Bonhomme began in 1627, and the …
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