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Old Jun 4th, 2006, 09:37 AM
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I could not find info regarding the possibility to visit Hotel de Ville (City Hall) in Paris - opening hours, if can be visited, if can be visited individual or only in group, etc.

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Old Jun 4th, 2006, 10:07 AM
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www.paris.org/Monuments/HdVille/

Hôtel de Ville, 29, rue de Rivoli , 75004 Paris
tel. 01 42 76 40 40
fax 01 42 76 62 30
Metro: Hôtel de Ville
Châtelet-Les Halles


Open: Individual visitors: Monday: 10.30 a.m. (call to confirm on the previous Friday Tel.: 42 76 50 49); Monday to Friday by appointment
Prices: Free - Group: Res. 6 weeks - Guided Tours, Conferences: Res. 6 weeks. Groups only
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, bank holidays
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Currently the exposition in the Hotel de Ville, Salle St-Jean, entrance at 5, rue Lobau, is "Paris Au Cinema" - open daily (until June 30) except Sun. and public holidays from 10-19h, free.

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I love that building and I've always wanted to see inside - thanks for the info!
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Old Jun 4th, 2006, 11:31 AM
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Thank you very much. I saw in internet very beautiful images from inside of the building - it looks like a palace!

You gave me very useful info, WallyKringen. Thank you again.
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Christina posted this on my trip report:

As for the Hotel de Ville, the welcome office is at 29, rue de Rivoli (closed Sundays). Here is the general information on visiting and tours.

HOTEL DE VILLE
Mairie de Paris Place de l'Hôtel de Ville 75004 PARIS
Metro : Hôtel de Ville
RER : Châtelet
telephone number : 01 42 76 50 49
fax : 01 42 76 49 25
www.paris.fr
Access for persons with limited mobility
Tourisme & Handicap label
Seat of the Paris City Council located on the site of the former city hall which burnt down in 1871 during the "Commune" of Paris. Architects : Ballu, Deperthes.

Architectural styles : Neo renaissance style
Collection : History, Painting, Private reception rooms, Reception halls 19th Cen
Opening days and times
Open/Closed : Regular temporary and free of charge exhibitions on the theme of the city of Paris.
Entrance at 29, rue de Rivoli. Every day except on Sundays and bank holidays.

Individual tours
Guided tour : Guided tours for individuals once a week. Reservation by phone 01 42 76 50 49 or 29 rue de Rivoli in the Hôtel de Ville's Salon d'Accueil.
Free : For everyone

Group tours
Group tour for adults with museum guide : For groups (by phone 01 42 76 50 49) : Monday to Friday : compulsory booking 2 month in advance.
Possibility of visits in English, German, Spanish and Italian by official lecturers.

Photos allowed: No flash
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