Vieux-Waleffe is a village and district (section) of the municipality of Villers‑le‑Bouillet, situated in the province of Liège, within the Walloon Region of Belgium. The locality was an autonomous municipality until the nationwide municipal mergers of 1977, when it was incorporated into Villers‑le‑Bouillet.
Geographical setting
- Country: Belgium
- Region: Wallonia
- Province: Liège
- Municipality: Villers‑le‑Bouillet
Administrative status
Since the 1977 fusion of the Belgian municipalities, Vieux‑Waleffe functions as a sub‑municipality (section) of Villers‑le‑Bouillet. It retains its own local identity and toponymic usage, but municipal services and governance are administered by the larger municipal authority.
Etymology
The French name “Vieux‑Waleffe” combines vieux (old) with Waleffe, a toponym of uncertain origin that may derive from a Germanic root related to “valley” or “clear water.” The prefix vieux distinguishes the settlement from any historically newer nearby locality with a similar name.
Demography
Population figures are not published separately for Vieux‑Waleffe; demographic data are aggregated at the municipal level for Villers‑le‑Bouillet.
Cultural and historical notes
The village historically featured a parish church dedicated to Saint Martin, typical of rural Walloon communities. No major historic events or widely recognized landmarks are recorded in standard encyclopedic sources.
References
- Belgian Federal Public Service Interior, “Fusion des communes” (1977) – administrative reorganisation documentation.
- Official website of the municipality of Villers‑le‑Bouillet – sections on local districts.
No additional verified encyclopedic information is available.
