Cran-Gevrier
Cran- Gevrier is a commune in the French department of Haute- Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region.
Geography
Cran- Gevrier is at 427 m above sea level. M., about 2.5 km west of the town of Annecy (air line). The community extends in the Basin of Annecy in the foothills of the Alps, at the mouth of Thiou ( outflow of Lac d' Annecy ) in Fier, in Genevois.
The area of 4.80 km ² municipal area includes a portion of the basin of Annecy. The settlement area occupies the valley of Fier and the adjacent south ridge of Gevrier, which is about 80 m higher than the valley floor. The boundaries of the municipal area in the north and northwest from Fier, the gorge-like cuts below Cran -Gevrier in the plateau and has several Talmäander. From the Fier Municipality floor extends eastward across the alluvial plain to the adjacent high terrace (450 m above sea level. M. ) Annecy and southward over the Thiou on the ridge of Gevrier. Here is 528 m above sea level. M. reached the highest elevation of Cran- Gevrier.
The municipality consists of the villages Cran ( 427 m above sea level. M. ) at the confluence of Thiou and Fier and Gevrier (516 m above sea level. M. ) on a hill south of the valley. Neighboring communities of Cran- Gevrier are Meythet in the north, Annecy in the east, the south and Seynod Chavanod and Poisy in the West.
History
The territory of Cran- Gevrier was already inhabited during the Roman period. On the hill of Gevrier remains of a Roman villa was found. Gevrier as is also the older of the two places. Its name derives from either the Gallo-Roman personal name Grabriaccus or on the word Guivre ( mythical serpent, whose job it was to guard treasures, this snake also figures as an emblem ) back. Also Cran two meanings can be assigned, on the one hand incision, notch, on the other hand, between two waters, where Thiou and Fier were meant.
In the Middle Ages, the Château d' ALERY was built, which Cran became the center of a small rule. In the course of the 18th century settled in Cran various workshops down, which were dependent on hydropower. So the former hamlet became the first major industrial center of Annecy region. Cran was in the 19th century the site of a corn mill, a paper mill, a textile mill and various forging and sawmills.
In 1902, merged the industrial site and the hamlet of Cran Gevrier, previously an independent municipality, to the church today Cran- Gevrier. The 20th century was marked by strong growth and development of the suburban community of Annecy.
Attractions
The Church of Cran- Gevrier dates from the 19th century. In Gevrier is a chapel which originally dates back to the 13th century, preserved.
Population
With 17,358 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) Cran- Gevrier one of the largest municipalities in the department of Haute- Savoie. Since the first half of the 20th century due to its proximity to Annecy recorded a marked increase in population. The highest growth rates were recorded during the 1960s and 1970s. The valley of the Fier and Thiou and the hills of Gevrier were largely built over, so that now there is no separation between Cran Gevrier and more. The municipal area is almost completely occupied by municipal, commercial, industrial and traffic areas, the development in some places is relatively loose and still can be significantly compressed. Today, the settlement area of Cran- Gevrier is completely conjoined with that of Annecy, Seynod and Meythet. The municipality is part of the agglomeration of Annecy.
Economy and infrastructure
Cran- Gevrier developed in the early 19th century as an industrial location. The former industries have now changed. Among the most important companies today include the Rhenalu (aluminum processing; emerged from the former Forges de Cran ), Papeterie de Cran ( paper industry) and Reboul SMT (cosmetics). 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 valley east of Fier. In Cran- Gevrier is the cultural center La turbine, which was inaugurated in 2004.
The village region has a very well developed. Cran is on the old main road N508 that runs from Annecy to Bellegarde- sur -Valserine. Today Cran is relieved by a local bypass from through traffic. For the southern districts and Gevrier be cut by the highway and feeder roads. The nearest links to the A41 motorway is located at a distance of around 2 km. By several bus lines Cran- Gevrier is connected to Annecy. Thus, the main railway station Annecy on the railway line from Chambery to Annemasse is easily accessible.