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The town hall of Courbevoie, erected in 1858 by architect Paul-Eugène Lequeux, embodies the administrative architecture of the Second Empire. The building, located in Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, is distinguished by its exterior decoration and interior ornaments, made by sculptor Louis Nicolas Adolphe Megret. The wedding hall, painted by Alexandre Séon in 1890, remains a central space for ceremonies and cultural events. This place, still active for weddings, symbolizes the historic and artistic heritage of the city.

In 1864, extensions were added to house the justice of peace, decorated by Megret, as well as a 1,200-seat party hall in 1887, decorated by painters Amable and Gardy. These buildings, which have now disappeared, reflected the expansion of municipal services. After a collapse of the ceiling of the wedding hall in 1880, Alexandre Séon was charged with his painted decoration, inaugurated in 1890. The site, partially classified as Historical Monument in 1980 for its wedding hall, illustrates the urban and cultural evolution of Courbevoie.

In 1983, a new town hall was built nearby, relegating the old to a ceremonial role. This change marks the administrative modernization of the city, while preserving the legacy of the 19th century. The successive modifications, such as the repairs to the large staircase by architect Leroux in 1877 or the extensions after 1871, testify to his adaptation to municipal needs. Today, the historic city hall remains a symbol of local identity, between memory and contemporary usage.

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