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Origin and history

The inn sign on the 12th road from Trun to Falaise is a historic vestige located in the Calvados department in Normandy. This high relief, dating from the 17th century, belonged to a now disappeared inn, probably built in the 16th century and destroyed after 1828. It bears witness to the importance of hostels in this city, especially because of the prosperity of the Guibray Fair, a major business event that attracted merchants and visitors.

The Guibray Fair, at its peak in the seventeenth century, promoted the development of a dense network of hostels in Falaise, of which the Auberge de la Romaine is the best preserved example. The sign, classified as a historical monument since 22 June 1946, was located in the former Court of Saint Georges. It illustrates the architecture and business practices of the time, where these establishments played a central role in the reception of travellers and local economic animation.

Today, this monument offers a concrete overview of the heritage linked to medieval and modern fairs in Normandy. His inscription in the title of Historical Monuments underscores his value as a material testimony to the social and economic history of Falaise. The sign remains a symbol of the exchange and daily life around the Guibray Fair, an event that has long marked the identity of the region.

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