Valence city hall

Valence city hall is the main administrative building, featuring a classical facade with a central belfry and architectural details on Place de la Liberté. The headquarters handles municipal services while five district offices serve neighborhoods on the outskirts.

The building came from an architectural competition won by Bertsch and Proust-Bischoff in 1890 and opened in 1894 under Mayor Jean-François Malizard. It represents the city's growth and modernization during the late 19th century.

Inside, a grand staircase leads to rooms decorated with wall paintings, mosaics, and painted ceilings from the 19th century. These artistic details show how much care went into making this a place of importance for the city.

The building sits centrally on Place de la Liberté and is easy to reach on foot. You can view the exterior architecture anytime, though entering inside depends on the municipal office hours.

In 1998, urban climber Alain Robert scaled the facade without safety equipment in a daring feat. This memorable event took place seventeen years before the building received its official recognition as a historical monument.

Location: Valence

Architectural style: classical architecture

Address: 1 place de la Liberté

GPS coordinates: 44.93167,4.88944

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46