Lyon City Hall has moved several times throughout its history. Lyon City Hall, one of the symbols of the city, has had various locations before settling in its current location.
Saint-Jacquême or Saint-Jacques Chapel
In ancient times and up until the 15th century of Lyon's history, the city's affairs were handled in various places, such as at the home of some notable or in the Saint-Jacquême chapel (destroyed in 1792) located opposite the Saint-Nizier church. It was here that the councillors' meetings took place.
Cheese Street
The house, acquired by the consulate in 1424 to hold its assemblies, was not occupied until 1462 due to the opposition of the archbishop. Work was carried out at that time, and the current buildings probably date from this period. In 1513, a fire damaged the archives and the upper room, but repairs were carried out a month later. In 1576, the master mason Pierre Fontanel made alterations, perhaps linked to the removal of the galleries and the construction of the main staircase. In 1604, two neighboring houses were integrated, but the consulate left the premises.