1. The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemy Piechut, the Mayor

Every politician wants to leave a legacy and Mayor Bartholemy Piechut is no different — erecting a latrine in the village square might be a magnificent idea, but he knows he'll need help swinging opinion his way.

2. The Triumphal Inauguration of a Municipal Amenity

Aided by persuasive allies, Piechut gets his way and a startling new civic amenity is inaugurated, right outside the church and local shops — with mixed reviews from locals.

3. The Spirited Protest of Justine Putet

Old maid about town Justine Putet rallies support for her opposition to the newly installed village latrine.

5. The Painful Infliction of Nicholas the Beadle

The priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.

6. The Scandalous Outcome of a Night of Destruction

War breaks out on all fronts · village against village - innkeepers wife against shopkeepers wife – pro latrine mayor versus the rest, even the aristocracy get involved!

7. The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic

The fate of Clochemerle and its demolished latrine becomes a pass-the-parcel of responsibilities between church, ministers, and the army. Watch out, unsuspecting residents!

8. The Dreaded Arrival of Captain Tardivaux

The army arrive in Clochemerle on 'manoeuvres', trouble is soon not far behind when the Captain mounts more than his horse. Piechut plans somehow take a step forward, notwithstanding a now barricaded urinal.

9. The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut

The villagers of Clochemerle face off against the army.