Jean Villard Gilles was one of the greatest Vaudois poets. He is known for his song (cover by Edith Piaf) "The three bells" . It is logical that his name was given to this esplanade at the mouth of the Venoge, because he praised it in a poem.
More info on the poet: fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Villard

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