Hôtel de ville

Building of neoclassical style, it was built in 1862 according to the plans of architect saint-remois, M.Girard.Can be seen in the wedding room a large canvas of the provencal painter-writer Valère Bernard, representing a medley performed by life-size characters. It was created in 1896 custom Mistral who acquired him for a thousand francs and offered it to the commune.The Farandole, traditional dance is a symbol of popular culture so dear to Mistral. It is a dance that is spreading in the villages after the demobilization of 1870: consisted of the army among its recruits of the dance masters who introduced the young conscripts of well trained in classical dance.Valère Bernard, artist influential and appreciated her time, wrote most of his work in the language of oc, he will assume a time charge of Cup of the Félibrige, that of president of the association founded by Mistral.Description magnificent architectural building of neoclassical style: the main façade, breakthrough at each level of three bays arched - with transoms metal openwork for those on the 1st floor-, is topped by a triangular with pediment acroterums. The angles are emphasized by pilasters decorated with Corinthian capitals. The central part of the façade is slightly protruding and presents itself as an independent element, as a second front that would overlap with the first. A balcony to baluster on Corbels decorated with carved lion heads occupies the first level and a curved pediment, carved with coat of arms of the municipality and rural attributes Crown this set. This second pediment fits into the space of the first triangular pediment. This game on the thicknesses (3 levels: - Central protrusion - wall balcony/porch) and the superimposition of elements put in perspective the building, produce a sense of depth and give it a stately appearance. The façade overlooking the church square is also quite worked: triangular pediment, carved with florets, parapet and pilasters of angle.