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The Gap Town Hall, located in the Hautes-Alpes, was built between the 4th quarter of the 17th century and the 1st quarter of the 18th century. It replaces a first communal house built in 1400 on the same site, destroyed by a fire in 1692 during a conflict involving the Duke of Savoy's troops. The reconstruction, carried out according to the plans of architect Lechat, was completed in 1743, incorporating remarkable architectural elements such as balconies and wrought iron staircase.

The facade and the interior staircase, decorated with wrought iron decorations, were inscribed in historical monuments by decree of 29 November 1948. These protections specifically concern the balconies of the facade and the staircase ramp, testimonies of the artisanal know-how of the time. The building, owned by the commune, embodies Gap's administrative and political history since the Middle Ages.

The exact address of the city hall is mentioned in the sources as being 3 Colonel Roux Street or 8 Colonel Roux Street, reflecting variations in historical references. The monument remains a symbol of local heritage, combining civic functions and architectural heritage. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments underlines its importance in the urban and cultural landscape of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

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