Scye

Scye is a commune in Haute -Saône in the Franche -Comté.

Geography

Scye situated at an altitude of 220 m above sea level, 4 km south of Port -sur -Saône and 9 km west-northwest of Vesoul (air line). The village is located in the central part of the department, in the valley of the Scyotte east of Saônetals, on the southern edge of the Bois du Four.

The area of ​​5.84 km ² municipal area includes a portion in the region of the middle Saône Valley. From east to west, the area is crossed by the valley of the Scyotte that provides for drainage Saône. The 500 m wide Talniederung is flanked on both sides of the plateau which lie around 250 m. These plateaus consist of an alternation of calcareous and sandy- marly sediments of the upper Jurassic period. North of the Scyotte is the vast forest area of the Bois du Four (up to 265 m). The plateau south of the Scyotte Valley is, however, mainly used for agricultural purposes. On the east, the municipality area extending up to the slopes of Mont l' Essart at which 298 m the highest elevation reached by Scye.

Neighboring communities of Scye are Port-sur -Saône in the north, Grattery in the east, Montigny- lès- Vesoul in the south and Vauchoux in the West.

History

In the Middle Ages Scye belonged to the Free County of Burgundy and in the territory of the Bailliage d' amont. The local government had initially the masters of Traves, and later those of Scey held. The local noble family of Scye is first documented in the 12th century and became extinct around 1400. Together with the Franche -Comté reached the village with the Peace of Nijmegen in 1678 definitively to France. Today Scye is a member of the 16- villages municipal association Communauté de communes de la Saône jolie.

Attractions

The village church of Scye it was extensively rebuilt in 1850, with parts from the old building from the 15th century, especially the Gothic choir room with frescos from the 16th century were included. For the rich interior includes a baptismal font (15th century), altars and statues from the 18th century and several grave slabs. Also worth seeing are Calvaires from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Population

With 108 inhabitants ( 1999) Scye belongs to the smallest municipalities of the department of Haute- Saône. Throughout the 20th century, the population fluctuated in the range between 100 and 140 people.

Economy and infrastructure

Scye was until well into the 20th century a predominantly by agriculture (crops, orchards and livestock ) and forestry embossed village. Today, there are some establishments of local small businesses, including a wood processing company. In recent decades the village has been transformed into a residential community. Many workers are therefore commuters who engage in the larger towns in the area, particularly in the area Vesoul, their work.

The village is situated away from the larger passage axes on a secondary road that leads from Port-sur- Saône to Montigny- lès- Vesoul. Further road links exist with Vauchoux and Grattery.