City hall

Valence City Hall, a Third Republic building

Inaugurated at the end of the nineteenth century, Valence City Hall finally gave the municipal assemblies a dedicated building. Its eclectic architecture, typical of the Third Republic, marks the landscape of the centre. The Valence audio-guided tour stops here to evoke the city's rise at that time.

A city hall inaugurated in 1894

The building was inaugurated in 1894 by the mayor of the time, Jean-François Malizard, finally giving the municipal assemblies a dedicated place, after centuries spent in temporary buildings. Its eclectic architecture, characteristic of the nineteenth century, borrows from several styles. It testifies to Valence's ambition under the Third Republic, eager to provide itself with institutions to match.

What to see

The eclectic façade of City Hall, ornate and refined, illustrates the architectural taste of the late nineteenth century. The building dominates its square, a lively thoroughfare of the centre. For those interested in urban history, it completes the portrait of a Valence in full development at that period, between tradition and modernity.

Practical information

City Hall lies on Place de la Liberté, in the heart of Valence, reachable on foot. It is a working administrative building: the façade and the square can be freely admired, while access inside depends on ongoing business and possible openings during events. To visit, it is best to enquire with the city.

When was Valence City Hall inaugurated?

It was inaugurated in 1894 by mayor Jean-François Malizard, finally giving the municipal assemblies a dedicated building.

What is the style of City Hall?

An eclectic architecture, characteristic of the late nineteenth century and the Third Republic, borrowing from several styles.