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 in 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.Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Hôtel de Ville
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.Assassin's Creed: Unity novel Additionally, Maximilien de Robespierre utilized the building as a hideout after soldiers of the Paris Commune rescued him from execution.Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Fall of Robespierre It had to be completely restored after the Communards set fire to the building during their January 1871 . The municipal government stays here till now.
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Unity
==References==
Category:City halls
Category:Landmarks in Paris
Category:Viewpoints