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The Loudun Town Hall is a neo-classical historical monument erected in the 3rd quarter of the 19th century. It replaces the former Cordeliers convent, which it occupies. Designed by architect Dulin, the project began in 1863 with the laying of the first stone. The works were completed in 1869, while the gardens and square were completed in 1893. The building combines the functions of town hall and courthouse, reflecting a desire for administrative and urban modernization.

The facades and roofs of the Town Hall have been protected under the Historic Monuments since a decree of 18 April 1995. The building, owned by the municipality, illustrates the public architecture of the period, marked by a return to classical forms. Its location in the city centre, at 1 Rue Gambetta, makes it a symbol of local municipal and judicial power. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be fair (note 5/10), based on available data.

The choice of the site, a former convent of the Cordeliers, is part of a logic of post-revolutionary urbanization, where ecclesiastical goods were often reassigned to civilian uses. The architect Dulin, although little documented in the source text, played a key role in the design of this ambitious project, mixing functionality and neo-classical aesthetics. The construction delays (1863–69) and the late completion of the exterior spaces (1893) testify to the complexity of the project.

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