Town hall of Béthune

The Town Hall of Béthune is an administrative building from the 1930s designed in the Art Deco style. Its facade displays geometric patterns and decorative details that reflect this modernist architectural approach.

After the First World War devastated the region, architect Jacques Alleman designed this town hall as part of regional reconstruction. The building was completed in the early 1930s as a symbol of the town's renewal.

The building reflects how Art Deco design became a symbol of renewal in northern France after the First World War. Visitors can see how its clean lines and geometric forms represented a modern approach to rebuilding community spaces.

The building sits in central Béthune and is easy to reach on foot. The best time to visit is during weekday hours when daylight shows the facade details clearly and you can observe how the space functions as a civic center.

The building holds protected historical monument status, placing it among France's most significant architectural heritage sites. This designation reflects the importance of Art Deco reconstruction architecture to French cultural identity.

Location: Béthune

Architects: Jacques Alleman

Architectural style: Art Deco

GPS coordinates: 50.53180,2.63772

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21