Danjoutin

Danjoutin ( formerly Damjustin German ) is a town in the French department of Territoire de Belfort in the Franche -Comté. It is the capital of the canton in the Arrondissement Danjoutin Belfort.

Geography

Danjoutin is located on 349 m above sea level, about three kilometers south of the town of Belfort ( a straight line ). The village is located in the Burgundy gate, in the broad valley of the Savoureuse and in the hollow between the hills of Bosmont in the south and Fort des Basses Perches in the north.

The area of ​​5.65 km ² municipal area includes a portion of the gently undulating countryside in the Burgundian Gate ( trouée de Belfort ). The central part of the area is traversed in a north-south direction from the Valley of Savoureuse that provides drainage for Allan. The flat valley floor has a width of about a kilometer away and is on average 350 m. It is flanked on the west by the slopes of the Grand Bois (380 m ), the communal land unto the valley of the Douce ranges (right tributary of the Savoureuse ).

East of the Savoureuse the community area extends into the wide basin of Danjoutin, which is bounded on the east by a shallow saddle, which leads on to the plateau of Vézelois. In the south of this trough is of the forest heights of Bosmont (402 m ) and the Bois de la Brosse (414 m), bordered in the north by the hills of Fort des Basses- Perches, on the 427 meters, the highest elevation of Danjoutin is achieved.

Neighboring communities of Danjoutin are Belfort and Pérouse in the north, Vézelois in the east, the south and Andelnans Bavilliers in the West.

History

Several findings indicate that the municipality of Danjoutin was already inhabited in Gallo- Roman times and that a villa existed. Is first mentioned Danjoutin in 1170. The place name comes from the Latin names Dominus Justinus (Holy Justinus ) or domus Justinian back ( home of Justin ). Danjoutin at that time was the capital of a dairy farm, which belonged to the provost Belfort. First, standing in the sphere of influence of the Lords of Montbeliard, came Danjoutin mid-14th century under the suzerainty of the Habsburg dynasty.

During the Thirty Years' War Danjoutin was devastated in 1636 by Swedish troops. Together with the Sundgau came the village with the 1648 Peace of Westphalia to the French crown. Since 1793 Danjoutin belonged to the Department of Haut -Rhin, however, remained in 1871 as part of the Territoire de Belfort as opposed to the rest of Alsace in France. At the French railway network Danjoutin 1858 connected when the line was opened from Belfort to Mulhouse.

On 7 and January 8, 1871 at Danjoutin raged fierce fighting between the French and Prussian troops, the village was partially destroyed again. Following this, in 1875 started the construction of the Fort of the Basses- Perches, which formed part of the fastening ring to Belfort. Already during the second half of the 19th century settled in the valley of the Savoureuse industry. For a long time played the textile industry and a cable factory an important role. Danjoutin was also hit hard during the Second World War bombing in 1944 affected. In 1967 the area was separated from Canton to Danjoutin Belfort and raised the village to the capital of the canton of the same name. Since 1973 Danjoutin part of the agglomeration Belfort (now Association of Municipalities Agglomà Belfortaine ).

Population

With 3476 inhabitants ( 1 January 2011) Danjoutin belongs to the medium-sized municipalities in the department of Territoire de Belfort. After the population had been in the first half of the 20th century, mostly in the range 2300-3000 persons, a significant population growth was recorded from 1950 to 1970. With approximately 3700 inhabitants mid-1970s, the previous high was reached. The economic crisis and the Restrukturation industry in the territory of Belfort Montbeliard and in the period 1975-1990 led to many workers and families moved away. Consequently, a population decline of 16 % was recorded until 1990. Since then the company again an increase in population. Today, the settlement area of Danjoutin with those of Belfort, Bavilliers and Andelnans has grown together almost seamlessly.

Attractions

The church of Saint -Just was built from 1771 in gothic historic style and enlarged in the 20th century. It has a rich interior, including the main altar from the 18th century, as well as four major wooden figures from the 17th and 18th centuries: the Virgin and Child, Saint- Tiburce, Saint- Arbogaste and the patron of the church Saint -Just. Additional area attractions include the Fountain Saint- Tiburce, the bronze monument of Emile -Louis Heck ( 1922) and the progression of the bass - Perches (1875 ).

• Church of Saint -Just in Danjoutin

Economy and infrastructure

Since the mid 19th century Danjoutin developed into a characteristically industrial community. Today in the town of numerous plants of small and medium industries are resident, while metal- processing industry, textile, chemical and automotive accessories industry, plastics processing and construction are the most important industries. Furthermore, there are many shops of retail for your everyday needs. Many workers are also commuters who do their work in the other municipalities of the agglomeration Belfort and Montbéliard. Danjoutin location is one of the College and a hospital.

The village has good transport developed. It lies on the main road that leads from Belfort to Montbeliard. The nearest links to the A36 motorway, which was built in 1972 and crosses the municipality, is located at a distance of approximately one kilometer. With Belfort is connected by a bus. The main railway station of Belfort on the route from Mulhouse to Montbéliard or to Vesoul and Paris is within easy reach.

Partnership

Since June 10, 1989 Danjoutin maintains a partnership with the German community Leinzell in the state of Baden -Württemberg.