Boffles
Boffles | |
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![]() The church of Boffles | |
Coordinates: 50°15′18″N 2°12′12″E / 50.255°N 2.2033°ECoordinates: 50°15′18″N 2°12′12″E / 50.255°N 2.2033°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Hauts-de-France |
Department | Pas-de-Calais |
Arrondissement | Arras |
Canton | Auxi-le-Château |
Intercommunality | CC Ternois |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Raymond Croisel[1] |
Area 1 | 3.27 km2 (1.26 sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 62143 /62390 |
Elevation | 80–140 m (260–460 ft) (avg. 123 m or 404 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Boffles (French pronunciation: [bɔfl]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France.[2]
Geography
Boffles is a small village located 25 miles (41 km) west of Arras on the D116 road. The market town of Auxi-le-Château lies 4 miles to the west and Frevent, 6 miles to the east. Auxi-le-Château has a weekly market, banks, supermarkets and a selection of shops. There are also several restaurants and bars serving local French cuisine.
The village is situated near a number of sights of the Pas-de-Calais and the Somme region, including a number of museums and battlefield sites relating to both first and second world wars.[citation needed]
The Picardy region and Paris are also accessible from the village.[citation needed]
Boffles has its own Maire, Raymond Croisel, Mairie at 21 Rue Marronniers and a church and records date to 1763.
As well as French residents, there are a number of English, Dutch and Brazilian people who live in the village.[citation needed]
The graves of four British soldiers killed during wartime can be seen in the churchyard.
There are a number of community and social gatherings throughout the year.[citation needed]
Population
In 2013, the population of Boffles grew to 54 residents following the construction of several new houses. The geographical location, peacefulness and community spirit makes the village a much sought after place to live to escape the more populated towns in the area.
The inhabitants of Boffles are known as Bofflois.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1962 | 41 | — |
1968 | 52 | +26.8% |
1975 | 56 | +7.7% |
1982 | 40 | −28.6% |
1990 | 41 | +2.5% |
1999 | 34 | −17.1% |
2009 | 47 | +38.2% |
2011 | 48 | +2.1% |
2013 | 54 | +12.5% |
Sights
- The church of St. Martin, dating from the nineteenth century.
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission graves.
- An English speaking Gite Complex Le Petit Hameau
- Walks, countryside views and cycling opportunities.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ INSEE commune file
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