Through the turmoil of the 1794 Thermidorian Reaction, it became apparent that revolutionary Paris's political independence was a threat to any governing power: The office of mayor was abolished the same year, and its municipal council one year later.
Melalui kerusuhan Reaksi Thermidorian 1794, menjadi mungkin bahwa kebebasan politik Paris yang revolusioner adalah ancaman bagi kekuasaan memerintah apapun: wali kota dihapuskan pada tahun itu, dan dewan kotamadya setahun kemudian.