The old town hall and school

Following the deliberation of the local council deciding the building of this town hall-boys' school in 1837, the “fabrique” council of Saint André church was asked to sell the land. Because of the donation of the presbytery by Mrs. Valori in 1823, the “fabrique” was the owner of the plot sought after. The “fabrique” authorized the sale on November 19, 1837. The archdiocese confirmed it in January 1838 and the land was sold for 650 francs.

Rouen architect Grégoire Henri Charles Martin was entrusted with the design. This renowned architect had already been entrusted with the construction of the Saint Yon asylum  as well as the façade of Saint Ouen church.

The ground floor of the town hall-school had the teacher's kitchen on the right side and the classroom on the left side. On the first floor were the town hall on the right side and the rest of the teacher's accommodation on the left.

In 1840 the beginning of the school year took place in this school.

In 1881 a covered courtyard was built to the left of the barrier, at the entrance.

Later, in 1932 the city council planned an extension on the south side. The school, designed for 24 students, accommodated 40, without cloakroom nor sink. It was therefore decided to expand to accommodate 48 children in better conditions. A large cloakroom and modern furniture equipped these premises.  An extension was added in 1936.