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The Halles de Plouescat is an emblematic civil monument located in the heart of the city, Place du Général de Gaulle, in the Finistère. Built in the 16th century under the impulse of the lord of Kerouzéré, they are distinguished by their unique structure in wooden panels, a rarity in the department. Originally, they served as a place for markets and fairs, while sheltering on the floor two chambers: one dedicated to seigneurial justice, the other probably used as storage space, now missing.

Over the centuries, the halls changed hands: sold as a national good during the Revolution, they were then bought by an individual before being acquired by the town hall in 1822. Their heritage importance was recognized by a ranking of historic monuments in 1915, followed by a renovation in 2012 to preserve their integrity. A copper plate dated 1758, still visible, attests to the rights of fairs and contracts granted to Plouescat.

The building impresses with its architecture: 40 oak poles support a dardian roof, covering a surface of 300 square meters. These halls, which bear witness to local economic and judicial history, remain a symbol of Breton heritage and a central place in community life.

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