City Hall
The Versailles City Hall, is a witness of the history of Versailles. This property of a natural daughters of Louis XIV came under Louis XV to the Grand Master of the Royal Household who redesigned and rebuilt in 1900 .
The Versailles Hotel de Ville (city hall) consists of two distinct parts: along the rue du Général de Gaulle, facing the palace, sits a low building preceded by a wide staircase. This is the first city hall, established in 1790 in the old hotel de Conti. This property, belonging to one Louis XIV's illegitimate daughters, passed under Louis XV to the Grand Master of the king's household, who had it refurbished.
Paneling from this period is preserved in the modern part of the building. The house, facing the avenue de Paris, is an imposing neo-Louis XIII building designed by H. Legrand, dating from 1897-1900.
General information
Openings
Every day throughout the year between 8.30 am and 5 pm.
Closed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Fares
Free of charge.
Visits
Features
- Auditorium
- Exhibition space
- Car park
- Parking nearby
- Tourist brochures
- Guided tours