Introduction
Built from 1761 to 1771, the place d'Armes is a large rectangular paved square, 125 metres long and 50 metres wide. The buildings surrounding the square symbolised the different powers: to complement the cathedral which symbolised the religious power, Blondel erected the Hôtel de Ville representing the municipal authority, the guard house (now the Tourist Office) representing the military power and the Parliament representing the judicial power.
Practical Information
Subject of tourist venue - historic building
- Vernacular architecture
Styles or dates of tourist venue - historic building
- Classical
Pets welcome
- YES
Conditions of visit (individuals)
- Tour of exterior only
- Visit on your own at all times
Accessible for disabled people
- Yes, partially / with help
Recreational activities on site / cultural heritage
- Entertainment on a theme
- Concerts
- Temporary exhibitions
- Sound & Light show
