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Origin and history

The former town hall of Commercy, located in the department of Meuse in the Grand East region, was erected in 1760 to replace an old building. Its construction was entrusted to the entrepreneur Claude Collin de Vignot, according to the plans of architect Charles-Louis de Montluisant, under the supervision of Joseph Liouville (architect in Euville) and Pierre Verneau (architect in Commercy). The building bears the coat of arms of the city and the marks of taskmen, testimony of its origin.

Several works campaigns marked its history: modifications were made in 1803, 1848 and 1861. The town hall served until the transfer of municipal services to Commercy Castle. It was listed as a historical monument in 1926, and was classified in 1983 for its facades, roofs, the ground floor gallery, its wrought iron staircase and the old decorated bailliage room on the first floor.

The building, owned by the municipality, is distinguished by its 18th century civil architecture, typical of Lorraine. The key to the central arcade bears the date of 1760, confirming its origin. Its classification protects remarkable elements such as the wrought iron ramp of the staircase and interior decorations, reflecting the municipal prestige of the time.

Today located in Charles de Gaulle Square, the former city hall embodies the historical heritage of Commercy. Its history is documented by sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, which emphasize its central role in local administrative life before its replacement by the castle.

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