Ségny

Segny is a commune in the French department of Ain, in the Rhône -Alpes.

Geography

Segny is located on 487 m above sea level. Level, four kilometers south of Gex and about twelve kilometers north-northwest of the city of Geneva (air line). This former farm extends in the Pays de Gex, on a gently sloping plateau on the south Jurafuß, in the northern part of the Geneva basin, east of the stream of Journans.

The area of ​​3.24 km ² municipal area includes a portion of the Pays de Gex. The only very weakly in relief area forms a plateau, rising slightly against the law. To the west, the municipality's area extends into the Talniederung of Journans ( in the catchment of Allondon ) and its side Bach Varfeuille. This flat alluvial plain is covered by a large forest area. To the west there is a hill Suraz, on the 520 m above sea level. M. the highest elevation of Segny is achieved. In the south of the municipality ban extends to the stream of the Lion, which also supplies its water the Journans.

Neighboring communities of Segny are Cessy in the north, and Versonnex Ornex in the east, Ferney -Moens in the south and Chevry and Échenevex in the West.

History

Is first mentioned Segny in 1397 under the name signing. Over time, the spelling on Segniez ( 1444 ), Signiez ( 1528), Signyez ( 1573), Segni ( 1589 ) and Cegny changed to today's place names Segny occupied writing since 1691. Of 1744 is still the name Signy handed. The name goes back to the Gallo-Roman family names Signius and means something like estate of Signius ( Signiacum ). Since the 14th century, the village was under the suzerainty of the Counts of Savoy. Then Segny shared the checkered history of the Pays de Gex, with which it finally reached in 1601 after the Treaty of Lyon in France.

Attractions

The church of Notre -Dame-de -la- route -Blanche was built in 1952.

Population

With 1706 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) Segny one of the smaller communities of the department of Ain. Since the mid- 1960s, a striking population growth was recorded. Particularly strong growth was registered during the 1970s. Outside the old town center, numerous new single-family homes were built.

Economy and infrastructure

Segny was until well into the 20th century a predominantly coined by farming village. Today, there are some operations of small and medium enterprises. Meanwhile, the village has been transformed into a residential community. Many working population commuters who work in the larger towns of the Pays de Gex or as a frontier in the agglomeration of Geneva.

The village has a good infrastructure. It lies on the main road N5, which runs from Geneva via Ferney -Voltaire to Gex. Further road links exist with Versonnex, Ferney and Échenevex. The nearest links to the Swiss highway A1 is located at a distance of about eight kilometers. Even the airport Genève- Cointrin is easily accessible. From 1900 to 1932, the tram Gex- Ferney- Voltaire frequented by the community and held in the village center.