Evening on Town Hall Square

When the offices close, the square belongs to everyone else.

Evening on Town Hall Square
Photo: Pierre Blaché from Paris, France / Wikimedia Commons

The lights come on at 7 p.m., a few minutes before the first of the evening crowd. Regulars say the best seats are on the steps.

In small cities, the town hall is more than an office. It is where people meet, protest, celebrate and, on a good evening, simply sit.