Hôtel de ville de Thionville, town hall and former convent located in Moselle, in France
The Hôtel de ville de Thionville is the local government building located in the town center on the foundations of a 17th-century convent. The structure displays solid brickwork and stonework with a dark slate roof and small windows that reflect its straightforward, sturdy design.
The convent was founded in 1629 by Clarisse nuns from Luxembourg who taught and educated girls in the city. After war damage in 1643 and the French Revolution, it served as a hospital before becoming the town hall in 1898.
The building began as a convent where Clarisse nuns provided education to young girls in the city. The chapel and cloisters that remain today reflect this religious purpose and continue to shape how the space is experienced by visitors and residents.
The building sits in the town center and is easily reached from the main streets, making it a natural landmark for navigation. The square in front is busy with foot traffic and nearby sites can be combined with other historical exploration in the area.
The convent building stored supplies during the French Revolution and later served as a meeting space for local officials. The original chapel with its 18th-century wooden panels remains intact and is now used for civil marriage ceremonies at the town hall.
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