The halls of Clisson, in Loire-Atlantique, were built in the last third of the fourteenth century to the market place created by the lords of the city a century ago.
Vast, majestic halls to the frame then intended to reinforce the market power of the city that lies on the borders of three provinces: Brittany, Anjou and Poitou. Moreover, the lords collect taxes on goods which encourages them to encourage trade. Note finally that, as often under the old regime, part of the hall houses a court.
During the disturbances following the Revolution, the town was burned by the republican armies then again badly affected during the passage of the infernal columns came eradicate the ultimate royalist resistance. However, the halls were relatively unaffected, while acting camp for the soldiers of the Republic.
Protected as historical monuments, the halls of Clisson still house the Friday market and animations are regularly scheduled there. Major restorations were performed in 2018.
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