Goderville- La Place du Marché

goderville-place-marche2

The Goderville market is known since the 12th century. In the 18th century; he is famous for his linen and canvases.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the Goderville market is still lordly, owned Guyot d'Etalleville. In 1821, the mayor, Pierre Manou de Franqueville, obtains it becomes communal. This fact combined with the reunification of the former mall city of Crétot and the improvement of roads leads to the development of this market. It becomes the equal of Gonneville-la-Mallet and Fécamp.
The Goderville market has always been held on Tuesday mornings. The first Tuesday of the month was more animated because the «cacheux de vaques» (cow sellers) brought their animals for sale.
The market is held in 3 adjoining places (Town Hall, Church, Market) more or less specialized. They give the impression that there are several markets.

< Close this window >

Propose a comment or a modification

[ See old images from neighboring departments ]




Date de dernière modification de cette page 

20/12/2024 12:32