Built on the decision of the town councillors of Laon in 1831, the Town Hall replaces the Palace of Louis VII and the tower of Philippe Auguste. This tower was about 30 meters high and its diameter was more than 8 meters on the ground. Shortly afterwards, houses were knocked down to create a square that would give the city a heart and a breath of air. On this square, the statue of Maréchal Sérurier was originally located in the center and the tramway station on the side. On the right of the town hall, you can see the façade of the former Saint Rémi church, which became a theater after the Revolution and houses the current Mairie Annexe…