The Hôtel de Ville (French pronunciation:[otɛldəvil], City Hall) is the city hall of
Lyon, France, and one of the largest historic buildings in the city. It is located between the
Place des Terreaux and the Place de la Comédie, in front of the
Opera Nouvel. Built in the late 17th century, the building has been classified as a Monument historique since 12 July 1886.[1] As part of the
Presqu'île district, the building was inscribed on the
UNESCOWorld Heritage List alongside other districts in the centre of Lyon, bearing testimony to Lyon's long history as an important European city.[2]
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.