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Beziers in Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France — Southeast Coast (Mediterranean Sea)
Hôtel de Ville
[City Hall]
 
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By Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012
1. Hôtel de Ville Marker
 
Inscription. Hier Agora, Forum, Maison communale... aujourd’hui Hôtel de Ville. Au XIII siècle, les Consuls de Béziers, bénéficiant de l’une des plus anciennes chartes communales consenties en Languedoc (1185), édifient une première maison commune. Suivront acquisitions successsive et aménagements : grande porte (1360), salle pour le clavaire (1373), pièce pour conservation du Compoix, pavage du parvis autour de la fontaine (1553), élévation d’une tour avec cloche et horloge (1647). En 1728, on procède à la réfection totale de l’ensemble des bâtiments, L’architecte de la Province, Rollin, est chargé de la réalisation. Il propose un projet grandiose de façade donnant sur la place de la fontaine : deux corps de bâtiments comportant une tour centrale. Seul ce beffroiest réalisé (1746). En 1788 est aménagé à l’étage une salle de spectacle. L’actuelle salle du Conseil Municipal est ornée de neuf fresques relatant l’histoire de Béziers (oeuvre de Biterrois Raoul Guiraud, prix de Rome de pienture).

[Translation by Google Translate (with modifications:
City Hall
Yesterday Agora, Forum, Communal House ... City Hall today. In the thirteenth century, the Consuls of Béziers, enjoying one of the oldest communal charters granted in Languedoc (1185), built their first home together. Followed successive acquisitions and facilities
 
Hôtel de Ville Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012
2. Hôtel de Ville Marker
 
: front door (1360), room for the clavaire (1373), a piece for conservation from Compoix, paving of the courtyard around the fountain (1553), elevation of a tower clock and bell (1647).

In 1728, we proceed to complete refurbishment of all buildings, the architect of the Province, Rollin, was responsible for implementation. The plan offered a grandiose façade overlooking Fountain Square: two buildings with a central tower. Only this beffroiest was realized (1746).

In 1788 is one in the upstairs hall. The current Municipal Council Chamber is decorated with nine frescoes depicting the story Béziers (Béziers work of Raoul Guiraud, Prix de Rome painter)].
 
Location. 43° 20.559′ N, 3° 12.793′ E. Marker is in Beziers, Languedoc-Roussillon, in Hérault. Marker is on Place Gabriel Peri near Rue du 4 Septembre. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beziers, Languedoc-Roussillon 34500, France.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pepezuc (within shouting distance of this marker); Les Halles (about 150 meters away, in a direct line); La Chapelle des Recollets (about 210 meters away); Béziers Se Souvient (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Beziers Citizens Murdered (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pierre Paul Riquet (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ici Naquit Beziers (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); [Gare du Beziers] (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Click for a list of all markers in Beziers.

 
Hôtel de Ville Photo, Click for full size
By Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012
3. Hôtel de Ville
 
 
Hôtel de Ville Photo, Click for full size
By Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012
4. Hôtel de Ville
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on October 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 103 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
 
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