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Campan Hall is a historic monument in the village of Campan, Haute-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées). Built in the 16th century, it consists of two distinct parts: a covered hall and an adjacent fountain. The hall, closed on its north and west sides, rests on 13 round stone columns and two full walls, with a wooden frame made by clots. Its roof is covered with slate, typical of the region.

The fountain, erected in 1628, is made of stone and consists of two basins: an octagonal at the bottom and a circular at the top, topped by a pyramid in pink marble of Payolle, carved by Jean Borgella, pupil of Ferrères. The water jets, numbering eight, animate this work that harmoniously completes the hall. The fountain and hall have been listed together as historical monuments since 1927.

Originally, the hall housed a cattle market, a central location for the local economy. A deliberation of 10 July 1569 marks the beginning of its construction. Today, it hosts cultural events and a summer tourist market, perpetuating its role as a gathering place.

The monument is owned by Campan. Its architecture, combining utility and aesthetics, reflects the importance of the halls in the social and commercial life of the Pyrenean villages during the Renaissance. The fountain, with its pink marble, adds an artistic and symbolic dimension to the ensemble.

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