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Péruwelz

Piérwé (Picard)

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Péruwelz

Location in Belgium

Country

French Community

Arrondissement

Tournai-Mouscron

Area

• Total

60.56 km² (23.38 sq mi)

Population

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Postal codes

7600-7608

Area codes

069

Website

www.peruwelz.be

Péruwelz is a city and municipality in Wallonia, Belgium. It is located in the province of Hainaut. People in Péruwelz speak French, but the local dialect is called Picard.

As of January 1, 2018, about 17,113 people lived in Péruwelz. The city covers an area of 60.56 square kilometers. This means there are about 280 people living in each square kilometer. Péruwelz is in Western Hainaut, also known as Picardy Wallonia. It is also very close to France and the forest of Bon-Secours.

Famous People from Péruwelz
- Louis Constant Wairy: Napoleon's Valet
How Péruwelz is Organized
- Joining Municipalities in 1977
- Other Villages in the Municipality
Natural Springs and Fountains
See also

Famous People from Péruwelz

Louis Constant Wairy: Napoleon's Valet

Louis Constant Wairy was born in Péruwelz. He became the chief valet, or personal assistant, to Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon was a famous French emperor.

Title Page English Translation of Constant Wairy's Memoirs

Constant Wairy wrote detailed books about his time at the French Imperial Court. These books share many stories about his experiences with Napoleon.

How Péruwelz is Organized

Joining Municipalities in 1977

Map showing the different parts of Péruwelz.

The modern municipality of Péruwelz was created in 1977. This happened when ten smaller municipalities joined together. These ten areas are:

I. Péruwelz (the main town)
II. Bon-Secours
III. Roucourt
IV. Bury (home to Bitremont Castle)
V. Braffe
VI. Baugnies
VII. Wasmes-Audemez-Briffœil
VIII. Brasménil
IX. Wiers
X. Callenelle

Other Villages in the Municipality

The municipality of Péruwelz also includes these smaller villages:

XI. Briffœil
XII. Audemez
XIII. Ringies
XIV. Ponange

Natural Springs and Fountains

Péruwelz is known for its many natural springs. These springs are places where water flows out of the ground. Some of these springs have beautiful fountains built around them.

Dubuisson-Copin's Fountain: This fountain is in the communal gardens, which were created in 1912. It is the most popular fountain in the area.
De la Ferté Fountain: Another well-known fountain in Péruwelz.
Du Flassart Fountain: This fountain has been in a small public square since 1898.
Jaunay-Clan Fountain: This fountain is special because it is made from stones from Jaunay-Clan. Jaunay-Clan is a town in France that is twinned with Péruwelz.
Du Maréchal Fountain: This fountain has had many names over the years. It was named "Du Maréchal fountain" in 1887 after it was repaired.
Tanchou Fountain: One of the other natural springs with a fountain.
De Verquesies Fountain: Another important fountain in the municipality.