Hôtel de Ville
The Hôtel de Ville is the City hall of Paris in France, that was the site of several famous events during the French Revolution. Initially constructed under the mandate of King Francis I, the building remained unfinished until 1628, during the reign of Louis XIII. Its front is decorated by busts of the historical Mayors.
History
The Hôtel de Ville stands at the place of Maison aux Piliers at the Place de Grève, which served as the center of power for the Provost of the Merchants, a position constituted by Louis IX in 1246.[1]
Throughout the French Revolution, the edifice was known to be the location of several famous events. For example, during the storming of the Bastille, the provost of the merchants Jacques de Flesselles was murdered on the steps of the Hôtel de Ville.[2] Additionally, Maximilien de Robespierre utilized the building as a hideout, after being rescued from execution by soldiers of the Paris Commune.[3]
It had to be completely restored after the fire during the insurrection of 1871. The municipal government stays here till now.[1]
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Hôtel de Ville
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity novel
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Fall of Robespierre