"The Haughty Hotel de Ville... While "haughty" may be be a little extreme, this imposing building, Paris 's City Hall, stands very proudly, indeed, in the heart of the 4th arrondissement's Marais district. Not only does Hotel de Ville serve as seat of Paris 's government, but, its grand front square is often the site of a sundry list of community and commercial events. By Shelly Morgan"
The Perfect Weekend in Paris
