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Origin and history

The Aschères-le-Marché Hall, listed as a Historic Monument, bears witness to the economic importance of the town in the Middle Ages. At that time, Aschères was a reputable grain market with its own unit of measure, the "Ashères measure". The current building, built in the 18th century, probably replaces an older structure linked to this commercial activity. Its architecture combines a large wood-paned brick-burdened work and a frame with braces and punches, typical of the utility buildings of the period.

The south side of the hall has undergone major changes, including the addition of a wrought iron door topped by two stained glass windows from the local church. These stained glass windows, now reduced to their frame, would have been moved during the reconstruction of the nave in the 19th century. The north side, on the other hand, retains a two-sided awning with an entrance in the middle of the hangar, an architectural element more faithful to the original state. The stone-dalled floor and wooden structure highlight the functional and heritage character of the site.

The hall, owned by the commune, was inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 17 February 1987, including its pavement. This ranking recognizes its historical and architectural value, linked both to its past role in the local economy and to its constructive characteristics. The building, still located in the heart of the village (0 Rue du Marché), illustrates the evolution of rural public spaces between the Middle Ages and modern times.

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