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Origin and history

La Ferriere-sur-Risle is a 16th-century civil building located in the department of Eure, Normandy. Built probably between the 14th and 16th centuries, it is emblematic of medieval halls serving as a marketplace and gathering place. Its oak frame, composed of eleven spans, rests on sandstone poles, and its floor is covered with flint arranged in calade. The building, initially 55 metres long, was partially destroyed in 1865 for practical reasons related to traffic and its use.

In 1791 the Duke of Bouillon, Count of Évreux, offered the hall to the commune. In the 19th century, it houses an audience used by the justice of the peace, vestige of the old Viscount. In 1926, it was listed as historic monuments, recognizing its heritage value. The hall underwent a major restoration in 2019, including the repair of its flat tile cover, gables, and frame. Until 1930, it hosted an apple market, now replaced by a monthly brocade market.

Architecturally, the hall is distinguished by its twelve oak farms assembled by tenons and mortises, and its external posts with higher swelling. Its location, in the heart of the village near the church of Saint Georges, makes it a central element of local life. The hall illustrates the evolution of public use, from a place of commerce and justice to a heritage and cultural site.

The protection of the hall in 1926 underscores its historical and architectural importance. The 2019 work preserved its original features, such as the flint calade and the medieval frame. Today, it remains a symbol of Norman heritage, while continuing to animate communal life through its markets and events.

Future

Today, every third Sunday of the month, the halls host a market of brokers and antique dealers.

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