Initial reconstruction project 1834 (≈ 1834)
First project criticized and abandoned.
1836
Construction of the central body
Construction of the central body 1836 (≈ 1836)
City hall and justice of peace built.
1837
North Wing Construction
North Wing Construction 1837 (≈ 1837)
Boys school originally planned for girls.
2005
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 2005 (≈ 2005)
Protection of facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs, with the exception of the rear wing built in 1971 (Box B 192): inscription by order of 2 November 2005
Key figures
Jean-Baptiste Ridoux - Architect
Designer of the two projects of 1834.
Origin and history
The town hall, justice of peace and school of Amance is a town hall built in the first half of the 19th century, located in the commune of Amance, in Haute-Saône. This multipurpose public building housed both municipal services, justice of peace and schools for boys and girls, reflecting the social and educational organization of the time.
In 1834, architect Jean-Baptiste Ridoux proposed a first reconstruction project for this complex, which was finally abandoned after criticism. A second project, also designed by Ridoux, was selected and carried out in three phases: the central body (mayorship and justice of peace) in 1836, the north wing (boys' school) in 1837, and the south wing (girls' school) later. This work illustrates the evolution of administrative and educational needs in rural communities in the 19th century.
The building was listed as historic monuments in 2005, recognizing its heritage value. The facades and roofs, with the exception of a posterior extension (1971), are protected. This monument reflects the civil architecture of the period and the importance of local institutions in structuring rural areas.
