Fourg

Fourg is a commune in the French department Doubs in the Franche -Comté.

Geography

Fourg is located at 270 m, west of Quingey, about 23 km southwest of the city of Besançon (air line). The village is located on the western edge of the Jura, at the northern foot of the ridge Chanois, on the eastern edge of the Saône- lowlands and the forest area Forêt de Chaux.

The area of 12.10 km ² municipal area includes a portion of the western French Jura. The main part of the territory occupied by the plain between the rivers Doubs and Loue, which is on average 270 m. It is mainly consisted of arable and meadow land in the range of Fourg. To the west of the church floor in the vast forest area of the Forêt de Chaux and thus in the headwaters of the Clauge (tributary of the Doubs ) is sufficient. In the south, the municipality's area covers over the slope Bois de la Cote on the wooded ridge of Chanois. Here the highest elevation of Fourg is achieved with 445 m.

Neighboring communities of Fourg are Courtefontaine and Villars -Saint -Georges in the north, Byans -sur -Doubs in the east, the south and Liesle Chissey -sur- Loue in the West.

History

Fourg is first mentioned in 1275 under the name Fourz. Over time, the spelling on Four ( 1306) and Fourt ( 1407) transformed to the present name, which is occupied since 1584. In 1281, Hughes de Mont Ferrand built in Fourg a castle and set the foundation stone for the rule Fourg. Together with the Franche -Comté reached the village with the Peace of Nijmegen in 1678 to France.

Attractions

The village church of Saint -Germain was built from 1766 to 1767. Of the former castle only a few remains are visible. In the village are farmhouses are preserved in the characteristic style of the Franche -Comté from the 17th to 19th centuries.

Population

With 317 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) Fourg one of the small communities of the department of Doubs. After the population had decreased significantly in the first half of the 20th century (1881 430 people were still counted ), a significant population increase has been recorded since the mid-1970s again.

Economy and infrastructure

Fourg was until well into the 20th century a predominantly by agriculture (crops, orchards, vineyards and livestock ) and forestry embossed village. Especially in the 19th century village life was determined by the production of bricks. Today, there are some establishments of local small businesses. 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 on a secondary road, leading from Fraisans after Liesle. Another road connection with Byans -sur- Doubs.

Municipality in the department of Doubs
Place in Franche -Comté

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