Chenebier

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

Geography

Chenebier situated at an altitude of 350 m above sea level, 8 km north-northwest of Héricourt and about 11 km west of the town of Belfort ( a straight line ). The village is located in the southern foothills of the Vosges, in a basin of Lizaine, the Ruisseau de Chenebier and at the eastern foot of the Chérimont.

The area of ​​9.05 km ² municipal area includes a portion of the southern Vosges foothills. The central part of the area is occupied by a wide valley, which is on average 360 m. Several streams, including the Ruisseau de Chenebier lead to their water of Lizaine, which in parts forms the eastern boundary of the municipality and provides for drainage to Allan. In hollows and valleys there are numerous ponds that were once created for fish farming. The area is mainly consisted of arable and meadow land. Is flanked by the well Chenebier in the south of the Bois de la Thure, in the 472 meters, the highest elevation of the community is achieved, in the north of the foothills of the Chérimont ( to 445 m). These surveys are part of the hill country, which forms the southwestern continuation of the Vosges and partly of red sandstone, partly of Permian strata is established, partly is also evident the crystalline basement. The northern boundary runs in the valley of the Ruisseau des Noriandes (tributary of Lizaine ).

To Chenebier include the hamlet of La Louviere (380 m ), La Neuvelle (375 m) and La Revenue (370 m). Neighboring communities of Chenebier are Champagney in the north, and Échavanne Frahier -et- Chatebier in the east, and Chagey Luze in the south and Étobon in the West.

History

Is first mentioned Chenebier in 1150th The village probably developed in a former Cistercian monastery. In the Middle Ages Chenebier belonged to the rule Héricourt. During the Thirty Years' War, the town was ravaged and burned in 1636 by Swedish troops. In 1748 Chenebier came contractually finally to the French crown. Since 2001 Chenebier is a member of the comprehensive 20 villages municipal association Communauté de communes du Pays d' Héricourt.

Attractions

The Reformed Church was built in the 19th century on the site of the former house of worship; furnishing include a gilded silver chalice (17th century). The, also from the 19th century Catholic church has an altar from the 18th century.

Population

With 685 inhabitants ( 2006) Chenebier one of the small towns in the Haute- Saône. After the population had decreased significantly in the first half of the 20th century ( in 1886 596 people were still counted ), a strong population growth has been recorded since the early 1970s again. Since then, the population has almost doubled.

Economy and infrastructure

Chenebier was until well into the 20th century a predominantly by agriculture (crops, orchards and livestock ), fish farming and forestry embossed village. In addition, there are now various operations of the local small business sector ( food processing, mechanical workshops ). Meanwhile, the village has also changed into a residential community. Many workers are therefore commuters who engage in the larger towns in the area and agglomeration Belfort -Montbéliard their work.

The village is situated away from the larger passage axes on a secondary road that leads from Héricourt after Échavanne. The nearest links to the A36 motorway is located at a distance of about 16 km. Further road links exist with Étobon, Frahier -et- Chatebier and Châlonvillars.