📍 Longepierre
L'affaire Vaux et Petit
In the heart of the village of Longepierre, a history dating from the 19th century has marked its inhabitants. From 1851 to 1859, 2/3 of the village of Longepierre was destroyed by 25 arsons. Follow all the steps of this judicial crime by following the signs.
Between 1851 and 1859, 2/3 of the village of Longepierre was destroyed by 25 arsons, unjustly attributed to schoolteacher Pierre Vaux and his friend Jean-Baptiste Petit, who were sentenced to the penal colony.
A tour of the village traces all the stages of this "judicial crime". In addition, listen to the story as told by Guy THIEBAUT, using audio tracks.
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