Halle de Saint-Lys, Market hall in Saint-Lys, France.
Halle de Saint-Lys is an oval neoclassical building made of pink brick with twenty arches supporting the roof. The semicircular vaults create an open interior space designed to accommodate market stalls and vendors throughout the trading floor.
Construction took place between 1842 and 1846 under architect Edmond Chambert, who used innovative iron framework techniques. This experimental approach sparked legal disputes that lasted for about ten years.
The market hall sits at the town's central square and serves as a gathering place for regional markets and local community activities. Residents use it regularly for shopping and meeting neighbors.
The building underwent major restoration in 2014 and received official heritage protection. Visit during regular market days to experience the space in full use with vendors and shoppers.
Two special central arches framed by triangular pediments stand apart from the other eighteen arcades and form the building's main axis. This composition gives the market hall a balanced and ordered appearance.
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