Vouillers

Vouillers is a commune in the Marne department in the Grand Est region of northeastern France.

Geography

Vouillers is situated in the western part of the Marne department. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 48°41′N 4°38′E. The commune covers an area of 8.27 square kilometers (3.19 sq mi). It is located within the historical region of Champagne.

Administration

Vouillers is part of:

• Department: Marne
• Arrondissement: Vitry-le-François
• Canton: Sermaize-les-Bains (since the 2015 canton reorganization; previously part of the canton of Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson)
• Intercommunality: The commune is a member of the Communauté d'agglomération Saint-Dizier, Der et Blaise, an intercommunal structure.

Demographics

As of the 2021 census, the population of Vouillers was 247 inhabitants. The population density is approximately 29.9 inhabitants per square kilometer (77.4/sq mi). The population has seen some fluctuations over the decades, typical of rural French communes.

History

Like many villages in the Marne department, Vouillers has roots extending back centuries, often tied to agricultural practices and regional feudal structures. Its history is largely intertwined with that of the wider Champagne region, characterized by periods of prosperity and conflict, including the impacts of both World Wars.