Moulhard
Moulhard (French pronunciation: [mulaʁ]) is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.
Geography
Moulhard is located in the canton of Authon-du-Perche within the Perche Gouët area. It is 60 km south west of Chartres and 82 km north east of Le Mans on the A11.
History
Moulhard is an agricultural settlement which traces its history back to the year 810 when it was known as Villa Molevardi. Moulhard is on the route of a Roman road running from Chartres to Le Mans; it was a main route up to the 18th century, known as Caesar's way or Henri IV's way.
Attractions
The church of Notre-Dame takes part in the annual pilgrimage of Saint Marcou on 1 May.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 200 | — |
| 1968 | 213 | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 207 | −2.8% |
| 1982 | 172 | −16.9% |
| 1990 | 151 | −12.2% |
| 1999 | 142 | −6.0% |
| 2008 | 156 | +9.9% |
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Le Perche-Gouët entre Maine et Beauce - Eure-et-Loir - CRGPG".
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