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The annex town hall of the 14th arrondissement of Paris, inaugurated in 1936, was designed by architect Georges Sébille between 1934 and 1935. This Art Deco building, located 26 rue Mouton-Duvernet, is distinguished by its facade adorned with two bas-reliefs by sculptor Raymond Delamarre. Inside, the party hall features a stained glass window by Louis Barillet and marouflaged canvases by Robert Poughéon, Jean Despujols and Fernand Hertenberger.

Several exceptional artisans have contributed to its embellishment, including the ironmaker Raymond Subes and the master glassmaker Auguste Labouret. Originally intended to accommodate municipal services, the annexed town hall now houses the Social Action Committee, a library, a municipal conservatory, as well as spaces dedicated to local associations and a festive hall. Its architecture and interior decor reflect the aesthetics of the 1930s.

Ranked a historic monument in total by decree of 9 January 2012, this annex illustrates the importance attached to art and public service in the urban planning of Paris between the two wars. Its inscription protects the entire building, including its decorative elements, testifying to the collaboration between architects and artists to create a place that is both utilitarian and artistic.

The annex town hall completes the main town hall of the 14th arrondissement, offering services of proximity to the inhabitants. Its location, near the intersection of Gassendi Street and Avenue du Maine, makes it a central point in the district, both administrative and cultural.

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