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The lodges of the Guibray Fair are buildings located in Falaise, Calvados, Normandy. Dated from the 18th century (or possibly from the 17th according to some sources), they were built near the church to welcome merchants at the Guibray Fair, renowned for its prosperity. These stone buildings housed commercial stalls on the ground floor, while the floor served as storage or lodging for merchants.

The Guibray Fair played a major economic role in the region, attracting traders and visitors. The lodges, by their functional architecture, reflected this dynamic by offering a space dedicated to exchanges and temporary accommodation. Their strategic location, close to the church and on the Trun road, facilitated access and visibility.

Ranked under the title of Historic Monuments since 19 August 1975, the Guibray lodges bear witness to the importance of fairs in the social and economic organization of Normandy in the 17th and 18th centuries. Their protection specifically concerns facades and roofs, highlighting their heritage value. The historical sources, such as Jean-Marie Vallez's works, also evoke the role of subfonders (house owners) in managing these spaces.

Today, these lodges remain a tangible vestige of past messy activity, although their current use (visit, rental, etc.) is not specified in the available sources. Their state of conservation and their location, noted as "a priori satisfactory" by Monumentum, make it a point of interest for local history.

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