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Origin and history

The town hall of Stains has its origin in the stables of Stains Castle, owned by the Hainguerlot family and then by Alphee Bourdon de Vatry, mayor of the commune. After the 1870 war, these stables were the only remaining vestige of the castle. In 1883, the municipality acquired the building to become its town hall, marking the beginning of its transformation into an administrative building. The work is entrusted to the Parisian architect Villebesseys, a student of Hector-Martin Lefuel, who remodels the space according to a symmetrical plan in horse iron, typical of the neoclassical style.

In 1911, new work was undertaken to meet the growing needs of the municipality. An architectural diagnosis made in 1919 reveals major cracks, caused by structural thrusts, expansion salts and foundation defects. Despite these challenges, the building was listed as a Historic Monument on October 19, 1928, recognizing its heritage value. The neoclassical façade, marked by a forebody and a glass gallery, as well as the side arcades and the monumental gate closing the courtyard, testify to this transformation.

Today, Stains City Hall remains a symbol of local history, mixing aristocratic heritage and public service. Its early inscription (1928) underlines its architectural importance in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, then in the midst of urban change. The building, still owned by the commune, continues to house municipal services, perpetuating its central role in collective life.

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