Flagey (Doubs)
Flagey is a commune in the French department Doubs in the Franche -Comté.
Geography
Flagey is at 625 m above sea level, about eight kilometers south of Ornans and 23 km south-southeast of the city of Besançon ( straight line ). The village is located in the Jura, on the plateau of Amancey that stretches between the valleys of Loue and Lison, west of Taleinschnitts the Ruisseau de Borneille.
The area of 7.79 km ² municipal area includes a portion of the French Jura. The main part of the area is occupied by the plateau of Amancey, the average is located at 600 m and is mainly consisted of meadow land. It rises slightly towards the south. Near the southern boundary of the municipality is achieved with 631 m the highest elevation of Flagey. The eastern boundary is formed by the valley section of the Ruisseau de Borneille. To the northwest, the municipality's area extends over the valley of Combe des Oies on the Plateau of Amancey belonging plateau of Lavoutre that is covered by extensive forests. The western boundary of the municipality extends above the steep slope of the deep Erosionstals the Ruisseau de Noirvaux.
Neighboring communities of Flagey are Chassagne -Saint- Denis, to the north, Ornans and Silley - Amancey in the east, the south and Bolandoz Amancey, Fertans and Cléron in the West.
History
The territory of Flagey was inhabited in prehistoric times, which could be detected by the discovery and excavation of various tumuli. Is first mentioned Flagey in 1160. During the Middle Ages the village was under the rule Scey. Together with the Franche -Comté it came with the Peace of Nijmegen in 1678 to France. Since 1993 Flagey is a member of the comprehensive 19 villages municipal association Communauté de communes Amancey - Loue - Lison.
Attractions
The village church of Flagey dates from the 19th century. In the old town numerous farmhouses are obtained in the characteristic style of the Haut-Doubs from the 18th to 19th centuries, including the birthplace of the painter Gustave Courbet, which is now operated under the name of the farm family as the Courbet museum and guest house.
Population
With 143 inhabitants ( 1 January 2011) Flagey is one of the smallest municipalities of the department of Doubs. After the population had decreased significantly in the first half of the 20th century (1891 175 people were still counted ), a population growth was recorded in recent years.
Economy and infrastructure
Flagey was until well into the 20th century a predominantly by agriculture ( crops, livestock ) and forestry embossed village. In addition, there are today some of the local small business enterprises, including a nursery. Meanwhile, the village has also changed into a residential community. Many workers are commuters who engage in the larger towns in the vicinity of their work.
The village is located off the major thoroughfares. The main access is from Silley - Amancey on the secondary road D492 which leads from Ornans by Salins- les- Bains. Further road links exist with Amancey and Bolandoz.