Bouilly

Over time, the town has changed its name several times, but Bouilly has remained its official name since 1614.

There is an intruder among these former names of Bouilly. Which one is it?

What are the inhabitants of Bouilly called?

In front of you stands a war memorial.

In what year was it inaugurated?

Go around the town hall by the square on the left to go to the church of Bouilly.

When do you think the construction of this magnificent building began?

How many buttresses are around the church?

The technical room of the Bouilly municipal service was renovated a few years ago.

What was its first function?

In front of you, take the street “rue Lorin Chevallier” towards the “Centre de Secours”.

What percentage of all firefighters in France are volunteers?

Take a close look at this house.

What was it used for?

On your left, you can see the Bonneterie Lacour hosiery sign.

What does the word “bonneterie” (hosiery) mean?

When was the Max Hutin secondary school built?

Who was Max Hutin?

Behind the Max Hutin secondary school, you will see sports fields.

What is the name of this sports hall?

The multimedia library of Bouilly is an inter-communal multimedia library: it is grouped with 3 other communes.

Which village is not part of it?

Do you know how many inhabitants there are in Bouilly?

It is an EHPAD (retirement home).

In France, the initials “EHPAD” stand for "Etablissement d'Hébergement pour Personnes Âgées Dépendantes" (“Accommodation facility for dependent elderly people”). True or false?

Look carefully at the brick house next to the pharmacy.

What does the weather vane on the barn behind the pharmacy represent?

How long did this man live?

Did you look at it in details?

What is the altitude of the town hall?

Look carefully to the right of the town hall.

What date is inscribed on this old water fountain?

How many flowers does Bouilly have under the label “Villes et Villages Fleuris” (“flowered cities and villages”)?