Béziers in Hérault, Occitania, France — Western Europe

Hôtel de Ville

[City Hall]

Photographed 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).

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City Hall
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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 : 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)].

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1728.

Location. 43° 20.559′ N, 3° 12.793′ E. Marker is in Béziers, Occitanie (Occitania), in Hérault. It is on Rue des Anciens Combattants near Rue du 4 Septembre.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012

2. Hôtel de Ville Marker

Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Rue des Anciens Combattants, Béziers, Occitanie 34500, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony

and also the Roman Empire.

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, measured 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Béziers.

Hôtel de Ville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012

3. Hôtel de Ville

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012

4. Hôtel de Ville

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.