Montréal City Hall, restored and modernized, has a more turbulent history than its peaceful façade suggests. Built between 1872 and 1878, it survived a severe fire in 1922. It was from this balcony that French President General de Gaulle uttered his famous “Vive le Québec libre !”
Hôtel de ville de Montréal
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Hôtel de Ville © www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca, le photographe masqué
Hôtel de ville de Montréal © Ville de Montréal
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Self-guided tour
Guided tour
Services
Groups
Possible opening off-season
Reservation required
Guided tour in english
Guided tour in french
Getting there
Parking
Paid parking on site
Public transportation
Metro (orange line)
Last updated: January 7, 2026
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