This City Hall is located in one of Paris’ most centrally-located and
fashionable districts, the 4th. Completed in the 19th century, it sits
on the site where its precursor was burned to the ground by Communards
in 1871.
seeking apartment rentals in Paris located near the Hotel de Ville means
living in one of Paris’ most central and historic arrondissements.
After all, this was medieval Paris, and the overall look remains steeped
in history.
Of course, although the look remains medieval, times have changed, and
today the 4th is one of Paris’ most action-packed districts. There are
more bars and bistros here than seemingly anywhere else in the city,
offering a variety of upscale cuisine and youthful fun. Although this is
traditionally gay Paris, there is also a thriving Jewish community
here, and the bars and bistros are packed until all hours with straight
singles, college students from the many nearby universities, and young
professionals looking to unwind. Families will find much to do during
the day, with many of Paris’ most famous sights and cultural offerings
nearby.
The history of the Hotel de Ville, as is the case with much of Paris, is
long and complex, with appearances in several major chapters of the
city's history. Your
short term apartment rentals in Paris gives you the
opportunity to step into this story book, and create a small chapter of
your own in this magical place. The original City Hall was conceived in
1533 by King Francis I, and intended to reflect the grandeur of what
was at the time the largest city in Christendom.
Frenchman Pierre Chambiges and Italian Dominique de Cortone were
appointed to design the edifice in the spirit of the Renaissance. It was
created to be refined and full of light, and construction continued
until 1628 and the reign of Louis XIII.
The original Hotel de Ville was burned down by the Communards in 1871,
and as a result a new one had to be created. The winners of a design
competition were architects Ballu and Deperthes, who created a more
lavish, and far larger replica to replace the original. Striking white
stone was used for creation of part of it, similar to the stone used for
the Montmartre's famous Sacred Heart basilica.
Architecture enthusiasts will find interesting that the architect Ballu
also created the Church of the Trinity (La Trinité), located in the 9th
district. He also created the belfry of the town hall located across
from the Louvre's east façade in the 1st district.
The Hotel de Ville has served as the backdrop of many notable events,
and even scandals, over the years. The proclamation creating the Third
Republic of France was read here, and Charles de Gaulle greeted crowds
here with a famous speech during Paris' Liberation on August 25, 1944.
During the government of Jacques Chirac, City Hall was the center point
of a scandal involving jobs illegally given to Chicac's supporters and a
lavish entertainment budget.
As this is the very heart of central
Paris, there's much to see and do, and your
rental Paris 4th district Hotel de Ville puts you
squarely in the middle of the fun.
Shopping is just the beginning. For a better view of the Hotel de Ville
and surrounding areas, including the Seine, head to the top floor, and
then the terrace of the department store across the way, the Bazar de
l'Hôtel de Ville (often called "BHV"). From the terrace there's a
wonderful view of City Hall and the river.
The lower Marais here is one of Paris' most fashionable areas. There are
many cultural institutions nearby to enjoy, such as the Pompidou
Center, which houses one of Europe's largest collections of modern art.
For a more spiritual tour of Paris, the famous Notre Dame Cathedral is a
mere walk away, as are many medieval churches and spiritual landmarks.
You'll find many beautiful walks are possible from your charming new
apartment rentals
in Paris or
apartment rental in Hotel de Ville quarter -
Paris.
The Holocaust Memorial (Le Mémorial de la Shoah) has a large
documentation centre and a wall filled with the names of 76,000 Jews
deported from France to Nazi camps between the years 1942-1944. It also
includes an archive of around 1,000,000 artifacts, with 55,000
photographs.
The Maison de Victor Hugo (where the French novelist once resided), at
the historic Place des Vosges, is also located nearby.
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