The old Town Hall of Annecy is a historical monument with an atypical style. During your vacation, you can visit it. It is located in the Old Town of Annecy.
History of the old Town Hall of Annecy
The elegant building is located to the left of the Notre-Dame church in the Old Town of Annecy. It replaced an old medieval oratory. The façade was built in 1770. The building was initially a hospital establishment as well as a municipal council chamber. After 1770, it served solely as a town hall and hosted municipal meetings.
Its triangular pediment is crowned with fire pots. Its porch is accessed by two wrought iron staircases adorned with trout. The trout is the figure of the coat of arms of Annecy to this day. A recognized English art critic, John Ruskin, acknowledged the quality of the wrought iron in the 19th century.
In 1855, the new town hall was inaugurated in front of the Gardens of Europe. The building is occupied by the parish of the adjacent Notre-Dame church, which you can also visit.
In front of this building, you will find the Monoprix store, where you can do some shopping. This store was previously called Prisunic. It is one of the oldest department stores in Annecy.
Guided tours are organized to understand its history.
