Halles
About Halles
Halles is one of 3 classé historic monuments in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, the higher of France’s two levels of protection. The list dates its work to 1440 and 1672 (15th & 17th c.). It has been classé since 1988. 4 more historic monuments stand within 400 m.
MHRead its Mérimée recordThe Culture ministry’s notice PA00116368 on POP↗Classé is the highest protection: no work may be done on the building without the State’s permission, and the State’s architects watch over it.
Make it a walk: 4 monuments in about 10 minutes
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne · about 0.3 mi on foot, as the crow flies
2 more historic monuments within 150 m
C classé · I inscrit. Each opens its own page.
Other buildings like it nearby among the classé monuments
With a photo, within 25 mi; other towns first.
Questions about Halles
Is Halles protected?
Yes. It is classé, the higher of France’s two levels of protection as a historic monument since 1988 (Mérimée record PA00116368).
Can you visit Halles?
The list doesn’t say when it is open. Many monuments open on the Journées européennes du patrimoine in September; the town hall or tourist office can tell you more.
When was Halles built?
Its record on the Mérimée list gives 1440 and 1672 (15th & 17th c.).
Sources: Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée base on POP (immeubles protégés au titre des monuments historiques), October 2026 · Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata (photos of the monuments, each with its own credit and license) · IGN Admin Express (boundaries). Under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab).
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