History
Bas-Vully is first mentioned in 968 as Williacense. Until 1831 it was known as vor Commune générale des quatre villages de La Rivière. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Unterwistenlach; however, that name is no longer used.
Geography
Bas-Vully had an area, as of 2009, of 10 square kilometers (3.9 sq mi).