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The Town Hall of Vicherey is a hybrid building built in the early 19th century, combining various public functions under one roof. It is distinguished by its original structure, including a wooden hall inherited from the 16th century, washrooms transformed into a library, a town hall, and a school for boys. This monument reflects the adaptation of community spaces to the needs of the 19th century, while preserving historical elements.

In 1826, a project for the complete reconstruction of the hall was launched, leading in 1829 to the construction of the current building under the direction of architect Finot. The original plan provided for a ground floor wash-room, a town hall, windows, a pump room, and two upstairs school rooms, topped by a clock tower. Finally, only two washhouses, the town hall and the boys' school were built, all covered by a roof in a pavilion uniting hall and built volume.

The town hall has been partially classified as a historic monument since 2001, protecting its facades, roofs (excluding PVC carpentry), basins and washhouses. This status underscores its heritage importance, both for its architecture and for its central role in Vicherey's community life. The restored washhouses illustrate the functional rehabilitation of historic spaces, while the clock tower symbolically marks the heart of the village.

Located 1 rue Saint-Laurent in the Vosges, the town hall embodies the evolution of rural public buildings in the 19th century, where practical and symbolic utility mingle. Its architect, Finot, has designed a multi-purpose building that meets the administrative, educational and social needs of a small Lorrainen municipality, now integrated into the Greater East Region.

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