Hôtel de Ville de La Rochelle
Hôtel de ville de La Rochelle
A town hall built between the 15th and 17th centuries in the Gothic and Renaissance styles, with an elegant courtyard concealed behind battlemented walls. It was restored after a fire in 2013.
The outside of the town hall is a Gothic stone wall with battlements, while the inner courtyard features a richly decorated Renaissance façade with columns. A major fire in 2013 severely damaged the roof and interior. After years of restoration, it reopened to the public. The exterior can be admired from outside, but interior visits require joining a guided tour organised by the tourist office, which runs at limited times, so book in advance. It lies in the centre of the old town, a few minutes' walk from the arcaded streets and the Porte de la Grosse Horloge.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day; interior tours by reservation
Nearby sights
- Musée du Nouveau Monde
- Rue du Palais & Arcades
- Porte de la Grosse Horloge
- Vieux-Port of La Rochelle
- Marché Central
- Tour Saint-Nicolas
- Tour de la Chaîne
- Natural History Museum of La Rochelle