page_title: Bougnat
hierarchical_section_title: Bougnat
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: Boutique de bougnat à Paris au début du XXe siècle
context_page_description: A bougnat was a person who moved from rural France to Paris, originally from the Massif Central and more specifically from Aubrac, Viadène, the Monts du Cantal, the Planèze of Saint-Flour and the Lot valley. After taking up the job of water-carrier in the 19th century, they turned to trading in firewood and coal delivery, drinks, hostelry and sometimes had a sideline in scrap. This change of occupation went on during the Second French Empire, as Paris developed its water supply network.
context_section_description: A bougnat ([bu.ɲa]) was a person who moved from rural France to Paris, originally from the Massif Central and more specifically from Aubrac, Viadène, the Monts du Cantal, the Planèze of Saint-Flour and the Lot valley. After taking up the job of water-carrier (for the public baths) in the 19th century, they turned to trading in firewood and coal delivery, drinks (wine, spirits, lemonade), hostelry and sometimes had a sideline in scrap. This change of occupation went on during the Second French Empire, as Paris developed its water supply network.
caption: Vins, bois et charbon ("Wine, wood and coal"), bougnats in Paris
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