 Although citizens of Bulle are mentioned in 1195/96, they first had an organization in the 14th century testifies.Starting at end of the 12th century, individual freedoms, rights and privileges were often conferred on the citizens of the town and in general the citizens of Bulle had the same privileges as citizens in Lausanne.Starting around 1350, many of the towns in the Saanen valley between Gruyere and Arconciel lost most of their historic importance and population.