City Hall (Hôtel de Ville) is one of Montreal’s most impressive buildings. The City Hall was built in 1872-78 and was designed by Henri-Maurice Perrault. It has truly French Second Empire style architecture. Hôtel de Ville has a mansard copper roof, and detailed façade with ornate balconies and columns.

Inside the building is also a splendid sight. The Hall of Honor is decorated with marble from Italy, stunning glass and bronze chandelier and art deco lamps. In 1922 City Hall was heavily damaged by fire and was later restored. Hôtel de Ville in Montreal is the headquarters of the city of Montreal and houses the mayor’s office.

City Hall is facing Place Jacques-Cartie (Jacques-Cartie square). It runs from Hôtel de Ville and rue Notre-Dame to the waterfront. The Place Jacques-Cartie is always bustling with people and attracts tourists as well as craftsman, artists and street vendors.

Where is Hôtel de Ville: 275 rue Notre-Dame Est

How to get to Hôtel de Ville: Subway Orange line to Champ-de-Mars


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