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The Halle de Treignac is an emblematic monument of this town of Corrèze, classified as a small town of character. Originally built in the 13th century, it was renovated in 1484 after its destruction by Rodrigue de Villandrando in 1438, who sought to recover a debt of 1000 ECU. Originally, it lay on 14 stone pillars and was covered with shingles, before being shortened by a span and covered with local slates in 1911.

The present structure, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, presents a chestnut frame and a slate cover of Travassac. It is divided into five spans by six cubic granite pillars, whose angles are chamfered. These pillars support a four-paned roof, topped by metal spikes. The hall, which was inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 1959, reflects the Renaissance civil architecture and the economic importance of Treignac, a free city since the Middle Ages.

Treignac, located in the Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin, has had a turbulent history, marked by seigneurial and religious wars. The hall, a symbol of trade, survived the successive destructions, especially those related to the conflicts of the sixteenth century. It testifies to the reconstruction of the city after these troubled periods, while preserving medieval and reborn architectural elements.

The Halle is a vestige of the medieval urban organization of Treignac, which was surrounded by walls now missing, with the exception of the Chabirande gate. It illustrates the central role of the halls in the economic and social life of rural towns, serving as a market place and gathering place for the inhabitants. Its inscription in the historical heritage underscores its importance in the architectural and cultural heritage of the region.

In 1911, repairs to its structure were completed, reducing its length and replacing shingle cover with slates. These transformations have allowed its preservation until today, while adapting the building to contemporary needs. The hall remains an emblematic place of the village, recalling its commercial and artisanal past.

Treignac, with its lake of Bariousses and its built heritage, attracts visitors for its history and natural setting. The hall, although less known than other local monuments such as the Notre-Dame-des-Bans church or the Chabirande gate, is a key element of the town's architectural identity, classified among the Small Towns of Character.

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