the island, Île de la Cité, in the middle of the Seine. At this point on the riverbank, the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville is formed by the convergence of three streets: two quays on the river, Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, and Quai de Gesvres, and the rue de Renard. The rue de Renard, which passes in front of the Paris city hall, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, forfeits its name for one city block, adopting instead "Place de l'Hôtel de Ville" addresses. Metro station The Place de l'Hôtel de Ville is served by the Hôtel de Ville station of the Paris Métro, on lines 1 and 11. References External links Satellite image from Google Maps Hotel-de-Ville Buildings and structures in the 4th arrondissement of Paris