Seynod

Seynod is a commune in the French department of Haute- Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region. It is the capital of the canton in the Arrondissement Annecy Seynod.

Geography

Seynod is located on 532 m above sea level. Level, about 3.5 km southwest of the town of Annecy (air line). The municipality extends on the southwestern edge of the basin from Annecy in the foothills of the Alps at the foot of Semnoz (1699 m above sea level ), to a left side of the creek Thiou ( outflow of Lac d' Annecy ), in Genevois.

The area of ​​19.17 km ² municipal area includes a portion of the basin of Annecy. The main settlement area is located in a gently undulating landscape that is drained by two streams northeast to Thiou. To the south, the municipality's area extends on the plateau at the western foot of the Semnoz and into the catchment area of ​​the Chéran in Albanais. A narrow tail extends over the steep slope on the broad, thickly forested ridge of Semnoz that belongs to the massif of the Wallows. Here is 1024 m above sea level. M. reached the highest elevation of Seynod.

To Seynod next to the village itself includes several different settlements, ancient hamlets, which have grown together partly today, namely:

  • Malaz (535 m above sea level. M. ) on a knoll at the foot of Semnoz
  • Sacconge ( 525 m above sea level. M. ) in a small valley at the foot of Semnoz
  • Branchy (530 m above sea level. M. ) on a plateau southwest of Seynod
  • Château Vieux (580 m above sea level. M. ) on the plateau from the foot of Semnoz
  • Vieugy (600 m above sea level. M. ) on the plateau at the western foot of the Semnoz
  • Bessonnet (605 m above sea level. M. ) on the plateau at the western foot of the Semnoz
  • Le Treige ( 555 m above sea level. M. ) on the plateau of eastern Albanais
  • Mathonex (600 m above sea level. M. ) on the plateau west of the Semnoz
  • Chez- Jacquet (550 m above sea level. M. ) on the plateau of eastern Albanais
  • Chaux (530 m above sea level. M. ) in a trough at the western foot of the Semnoz
  • Balmont (542 m above sea level. M. ) in a hollow at the western foot of the Semnoz

Neighboring communities of Seynod are Cran- Gevrier in the north, Annecy and Sévrier in the east, Quintal, Viuz la Chiésaz and Chapeiry in the south and Montagny- les- Lanches and Chavanod in the West.

History

The municipal area of Seynod was already a settlement under the name Saginatum during the Roman period. For the first time in the records of the place in 867 under the name Sagenadum and Sagenodum when King Lothar of Lorraine gave the territory to his wife Theutberga appears. From the 14th to the 16th centuries formed Seynod own little rule under the family Pelard. To territorial changes occurred in the second half of the 20th century: 1965 Vieugy was incorporated into Seynod, 1973 Balmont was a fusion with composite Seynod one that resulted in the definitive merger respectively incorporation to Seynod 1997.

Attractions

The Church of Seynod was built in the 19th century with the inclusion of the choir ( 17th century ) of the previous building. The Rectory dates from the 16th century. In Vieugy a church (built 1872) in the Gothic Revival style, while the Church of Balmont was created in 1869. Of the secular buildings the former castle Château- Vieux are ( built in the 13th century, now used as a farm ) and ( also 16th century, now a farm ) to mention the Château de Périaz.

Population

With 18,646 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) Seynod is one of the largest municipalities of the department of Haute- Savoie. Since the mid-20th century due to its proximity to Annecy recorded a marked increase in population. The highest growth rates were recorded during the 1960s and 70s. The northern part of the municipality is now largely built over. Meanwhile, the settlement area of Seynod is completely conjoined with that of Annecy and Cran- Gevrier. The municipality is part of the agglomeration of Annecy.

Economy and infrastructure

Seynod was until well into the 20th century a dominantly agricultural village. It was not until about 1950 began a rapid development for residential suburb of Annecy and the industrial community of Cran- Gevrier. Meanwhile, major companies in the automotive industry and food processing in Seynod have settled. In addition, there are numerous other companies of small to medium size service companies, shops and trading companies. The industrial and commercial zones are located in the area of Loverchy and along the main roads and motorway.

The village region has a very well developed. Seynod is on the main road N201 that runs from Annecy to Chambery. Another regional road connection with Rumilly. The nearest links to the A41 motorway, which runs through the municipality, is located at a distance of about 4 km. By several bus lines Seynod is connected to Annecy. Thus, the main railway station Annecy on the railway line from Chambery to Annemasse is easily accessible.

Twinning

Seynod received 1999 Inew (Romania ) twinned and another in 2005 Malgrat de Mar, Spain.

Arrondissement of Annecy Cantons of France Postal codes in France France Bauges Cran-Gevrier Quintal (Haute-Savoie) Lothair II Rumilly (Haute-Savoie) A41 autoroute La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice Duingt Entrevernes Leschaux
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