From the outside, the elaborate French Renaissance architecture of the Paris City Hall is an…read moreimpressive sight to behold. If you were able to book a tour several months in advance, kudos to you for your foresight because there was next to no chance Jamie W and I could see what we heard was quite an opulent 19th-century decor, including a reception area that apparently replicates Versailles' Hall of Mirrors. That was too bad because we visited the real Versailles just the day before. However, when we were circling the building, we discovered there was an exhibition that allowed public access to one area. It celebrated ten years of the Paris Agreement and highlighted each participating country listing the strides made in addressing climate change (Photo 5). The U.S. was conspicuous by its absence. We also noticed the best view of the exterior was across the street at Terraza Mikuna, the rooftop bar at the BHV Marais department store (review: https://yelp.to/w2yP08aK-z). RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/zgkvOwnB6r

This is the city hall of Paris. It's in the Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in the Esplanade de la…read moreLibération in the 4th arrondissement. The mayor's house used to be the city hall, but in 1357, the mayor moved the town hall to this place. In 1533, they built the king built the town hall here.

From the owner: Mairie Pour accomplir les différentes formalités administratives, les bureaux sont ouverts du lundi…read moreau vendredi. Le samedi, seuls les services de déclarations de naissance et de décès sont ouverts ainsi que ceux délivrant les fiches d'état-civil. Les locaux hébergent également des services publics dépendants du département ou de l'Etat, comme les services sociaux, une antenne de police et le tribunal d'instance. Certaines associations et organismes sociaux y organisent leur propre permanence.

From the owner: Mairie En 1852 débutèrent les travaux d'édification du bâtiment principal, sur une parcelle de…read moreterrain appartenant à "la ferme de l'Hôtel Dieu". Acquisition de la ville de Montrouge, ce n'est qu'en 1859 que Paris récupère le bâtiment municipal avec la division en 20 arrondissements et les modifications des limites de la ville.Pour accomplir les différentes formalités administratives, les bureaux sont ouverts du lundi au vendredi. Le samedi, seuls les services de déclarations de naissance et de décès sont ouverts ainsi que ceux délivrant les fiches d'état-civil. Les locaux hébergent également des services publics dépendants du département ou de l'Etat, comme les services sociaux, une antenne de police et le tribunal d'instance. Certaines associations et organismes sociaux y organisent leur propre permanence.

We stumbled upon city hall while out walking through the city. Not knowing what the building is…read more(there's nary a sign around), we googled the site only to discover that it was the City Hall of Paris. The beauty of the building is undeniable..it is quite breathtaking. In the courtyard in front of the building there is a small merry-go-round (only suitable for children) and a beautiful fountain. Worth checking out.