Building construction 1700-1799 (≈ 1750)
Period of initial building construction.
2 novembre 1951
Classification and registration
Classification and registration 2 novembre 1951 (≈ 1951)
Front and roof protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The main façade and the corresponding roof: classification by decree of 2 November 1951; Façades and roofs, except for parts classified: inscription by order of 2 November 1951
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Town Hall of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is an iconic 18th-century building located in the city centre. This building, still in operation today, embodies the civil architecture of its time and the growing administrative role of the municipalities under the Old Regime. Its location in the heart of the city reflects its importance as a place of power and decision for the local population.
Ranked Historic Monument by decree of 2 November 1951, the Town Hall sees its main facade and corresponding roof protected as historical monuments. The other facades and roofs, with the exception of those already classified, benefit from an inscription on the same date. These protective measures highlight the historic and architectural value of the building.
The property of the Town Hall belongs to the commune of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, located in the Var department (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). Although the sources do not specify its current use in detail, this type of monument traditionally served as a meeting place for elected officials, municipal administration and sometimes public space for residents. Its exact address, 5499 Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, confirms its anchoring in the local urban fabric.
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