Recologne (Doubs)
Recologne is a commune in the French department Doubs in the Franche -Comté.
Geography
Recologne situated at an altitude of 212 m above sea level, approximately 16 km west-northwest of the city of Besançon ( straight line ). The village is located in the gently undulating countryside between the rivers of Doubs in the south and Ognon in the north, in a wide valley at the confluence of Ruisseau de Noironte and Ruisseau de Recologne.
The area of 6.78 km ² municipal area includes a section south of the Ognon. The central part of the area is of the wide valley of Ruisseau de Recologne (also called Ruisseau du Breuil ) taken, which is on average 210 m. The creek provides for the drainage to the north- west to Ognon. The area is mainly consisted of arable and meadow land, and there are also some forest areas. To the east of the municipality floor extends into the valley of the Ruisseau de Noironte. The valley of hills is flanked on both sides, which usually protrudes above the flood plain no more than 40 meters. With 268 m south of the village reached on the plateau-like hill, the highest point of Recologne. In the north, the municipality's area covers the extensive forests of Bois d' Avaux and Bois des Fouchères.
Neighboring communities of Recologne are Chevigney -sur- l'Ognon in the north, Noironte in the east, Placey and Franey in the south and Ruffey -le- Château in the West.
History
Various pottery finds indicate that the municipality of Recologne was already inhabited in Gallo- Roman times. First mentioned in a document of the place is in 1139 under the name Recolinis. Over time, the spelling on Recoloignes ( 1287 ), Recolennes ( 1298 ), Recoloynes ( 1325 ) and Recoulongnes ( 1545 ) transformed to Recolonges -les- Marnay ( 1667).
In the Middle Ages Recologne belonged first to rule Corcondray, then learned from the 14th century, various changes of ownership and also was under the rule of the Abbey of Saint -Paul of Besançon. During the Thirty Years' War, the village was in 1632 and 1636 ravaged by plague epidemics and also in 1636 sacked by French troops. The castle was rebuilt in 1640 and 1746 came to the Camus family. Together with the Franche -Comté Recologne came with the Peace of Nijmegen in 1678 definitively to France. Today Recologne is a member of the comprehensive 13 municipalities municipal association Communauté de communes des Rives de l' Ognon.
Attractions
The church of Saint - Barthelemy was built from 1743 to 1756 in the classical style and has a rich interior. Near the Ruisseau de Noironte is the rectangular, 40 m long castle, which was rebuilt in the 17th century and remodeled in the 19th century. The old town is characterized by different farmhouses dating from the 17th to the 19th century in the characteristic style of the Franche -Comté.
Population
With 594 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) Recologne is one of the small communities of the department of Doubs. After the population had decreased significantly in the first half of the 20th century (1911 415 persons were still counted ), a strong population growth has been recorded since the early 1970s again. Since then, the population has more than doubled.
Economy and infrastructure
Recologne was until well into the 20th century a predominantly by agriculture (crops, orchards and livestock ) embossed village. In addition, there are now several companies of local small enterprises, mainly mechanical workshops. Meanwhile, the village has also changed into a residential community. Many workers are commuters who engage in the agglomeration Besançon their work.
The village has good transport links. It lies on the main road D67, which runs from Besancon to Gray. Through a local bypass the village core is relieved of through traffic. The nearest links to the A36 motorway is located at a distance of about 10 km. Further road links exist with Noironte, Lavernay, Burgille and Chevigney -sur- l'Ognon.