Cornier

Cornier is a commune in the French department of Haute- Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region.

Geography

Cornier is at 506 m above sea level. M., north of La Roche- sur -Foron, about 17 km southeast of the city of Geneva (air line). The village is on the western edge of the valley increased slightly north of the Arveniederung Bornes Alps.

The area of ​​6.78 km ² municipal area includes a portion of the lower Arvetals. The eastern part of the territory occupied by the level of Arvetals. Several streams, including the Guin and Sion, the church dewater the area Arve. From the plane, the area extends westward over a relatively gently sloping hillside in Moussy to the edge of the high plateau of Bornes. Near Combloux is 912 m above sea level. M. reached the highest elevation of Cornier.

To Cornier addition to the actual village also includes several hamlets settlements, including:

• La Madeleine (470 m above sea level. M. ) in the Arveebene
• Le Châtelet (490 m above sea level. M. ) on Guin in the Arveebene
• Passaban (480 m above sea level. M. ) in the Arveebene
• Moussy ( 583 m above sea level. M. ) at the foot of the heights of Bornes

Neighboring communities of Cornier are Pers- Jussy, Scientrier and Arenthon in the north, Amancy the east, and La Roche- sur -Foron and Etaux in the south.

History

From the 10th to the 14th century was Cornier center of the reign Crédoz.

Attractions

The village church dates from the 17th century. In Moussy is the chapel of the former St. John to come. They came originally from the 12th century; the present chancel was built in the 15th century. On a wooded hill near the ruins of medieval castle Châtelet Châtelet de Crédoz are obtained.

Population

With 1195 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) Cornier is one of the small towns in the Haute-Savoie region. Since the early 1980s, a striking population growth was recorded. To the old center around created numerous houses.

Economy and infrastructure

Cornier was until well into the 20th century a predominantly coined by farming village. Today there are various companies of small and medium enterprises. Many workers are commuters who engage in the larger towns in the area, but especially in the Geneva - Annemasse, their work.

The locality, although situated off the major thoroughfares, transport moderately well developed. It is easily accessible from the main road N503 that runs from Annemasse to La Roche- sur -Foron. The nearest links to the A41 motorway, which runs through the municipality, is located at a distance of about 3 km. Moussy has a station on the railway line Annemasse, Annecy.