The City hall from La Rochelle dates from the end of the 15th century.
Protected by a fortress door, the interior courtyard had been inspired by both the Renaissance and the Antiquity periods.
The hotel is made up of a dwelling building from Renaissance style protected by a gothic style surrounding wall.
One’s can notice crenel towers, and a covered way fitted out with machicolation.
La Rochelle is the first city of the whole French history to elect in 1199 a mayor named Guillaume de Montmirail.
There are many statues, gargoyles, columns and an ornate decoration.
See below the allegorical statue of The Force.
Walls are decorated by weapons of La Rochelle and those of Henry the fourth.
Just look up and notice the ceiling is decorated by diversified cartouches also including the monogram of Marie de Médicis.
The city hall of La Rochelle is just an enchantment of history and magic in the heart of the city.
The City hall from La Rochelle dates from the end of the 15th century.
