Town hall of Arras, Gothic town hall in Place des Héros, France

The town hall of Arras is a Gothic building with a facade featuring pointed arches, gilded decorations, and detailed stone carvings across multiple levels. The interior houses administrative rooms and provides access to underground passages called Les Boves.

The original 16th-century building was destroyed by artillery fire in 1914. This was followed by complete reconstruction between 1924 and 1932 under the direction of architect Pierre Paquet.

The Salle des Fêtes is hung with a marouflé tapestry mixing neo-Gothic and Flemish neo-Renaissance decoration, and 132 carved oak panels made by sculptor Pierre Seguin, chosen in 1924. The wedding room holds a 1911 mural by Gustave Louis Jaulmes. The boves beneath the building, chalk tunnels dug from the 9th century, are reached from the tourist office in the basement.

Visitors can explore the interior through guided tours, accessing both the administrative sections and the underground passages. It is recommended to check tour schedules beforehand, as access is usually only granted with a guide.

The wedding room's mural was painted by Gustave Louis Jaulmes in 1911, not in the 1930s. The sculptor Pierre Seguin was chosen in 1924 to carve the facade ornaments, a stone fireplace and 132 oak panels for the function room.