Houlle


Houlle is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Geography

A village situated 5 miles northwest of Saint-Omer, on the D207 road. "The Houlle" is also the name of a small river close to the village, tributary of the Aa, included in the water management plan of the Audomarois region.

Economy

Spirits from grain, flavoured with berries of the juniper tree, are distilled in Houlle, the Genièvre of Houlle; this spirit is very close to the Dutch jenever and more distantly related to dry gin. This is drunk with the local speciality, and is used to refine Maroilles cheese.

Population

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