Montjustin-et-Velotte
Justin Mont -et- Velotte is a commune in Haute -Saône in the Franche -Comté.
Geography
Justin Mont -et- Velotte situated at an altitude of 350 m above sea level, 8 km north- west of Villers Exel and about 16 km east of the town of Vesoul (air line). The village is located in the central part of the department, a scenic location on a narrow saddle between Castle Hill and Mont Essut, west of the valley of Lauzin.
The area of 7.54 km ² municipal area comprises a section in the rolling countryside between the basin of Vesoul in the west and the level of Lure in the east. The northern part of the area occupied by the Alluvialniederung of Lauzin, which provides for drainage south to Ognon. He takes on several short tributaries, among others, the Ruisseau de la corvée d' Agrey. The valley is on average 280 m and has a width of up to five kilometers. It is used predominantly agricultural, but there is the Bois de Chassagne, a larger forest area. In the area of the hill of Mont Justin, the valley narrows again to a width of less than one kilometer. In several places the Lauzin is dammed to ponds.
The southern part of the municipality is much stronger in relief. East of Lauzin extends the municipality area up to the slopes of Mount Gédry. To the west of the valley hosts Mount Justin, on the 396 m, the highest peak of Mont Justin -et- Velotte is reached, the Mont Essut (377 m ) and the heights of Mont d' Autrey. In geological- tectonic terms, the terrain consists mainly of an alternation of sandy- marly and calcareous sediments that were deposited during the Lias ( Lower Jurassic ). The heights of Mont Justin are constructed of a durable limestone layer of the middle Jurassic period.
The double municipality consists of the town of Mont Justin (350 m) on the saddle, the hamlet Velotte (310 m ) on the west slope of the Lauzin and some single farms. Neighboring communities of Mont Justin -et- Velotte are Mollans in the north, Arpenans in the east, Oricourt, Oppenans and Borey in the south and Autrey- lès- Cerre and Liévans in the West.
History
The municipal area was settled very early. On the hallway Le Fenis remains of a Gallo- Roman temple and numerous coins have been discovered ( excavations are now in the museum in Vesoul ). From the Merovingian period comes a burial ground.
Is first mentioned Mont Justin in 1123. During the Middle Ages the village belonged to the Free County of Burgundy and in the territory of the Bailliage d' amont. Mont Justin was the center of a reign. The local noble family, occupied since the 12th century, became extinct 1531. Subsequently, the rule has undergone numerous changes of ownership before they came to Millot family and was raised to the barony in 1746. Together with the Franche -Comté came Mont Justin with the Peace of Nijmegen in 1678 definitively to France. Since the time of the French Revolution Mont Justin and Velotte formed a double community. The place name has been changed from Mont -Justin et Velotte (1801 ) to Mont Justin; In 1962, the community was officially renamed Mont Justin -et- Velotte. Today Justin Mont -et- Velotte is a member of the comprehensive 12 villages municipal association Communauté de communes des Grands Bois.
Attractions
The village church of Mont Justin is originally from the 12th century, but was later remodeled several times. The oldest preserved parts are the chancel and side chapel from the 14th century and a portal flamboyant; the ship was rebuilt in the 18th century. In-room amenities include grave plates, furniture from the 17-18. Century and a crucifix from the 15th century. From the original medieval castle ruins are preserved. Today's Château de Mont Justin dates from the 19th century.
Population
With 128 inhabitants ( 1 January 2011) Justin Mont -et- Velotte is one of the small towns in the Haute- Saône. After the population had decreased significantly in the first half of the 20th century (1901 277 persons were still counted ), only small fluctuations were recorded since the early 1980s.
Economy and infrastructure
Justin Mont -et- Velotte is still a predominantly by agriculture ( farming, viticulture, fruit growing and cattle breeding ) embossed village. The water power of the Lauzin was formerly used for the operation of a mill. Outside of the primary sector, there are few jobs in town. Some employed persons are therefore commuters who do their work in the larger towns in the area and in the agglomeration Vesoul.
The village is situated away from the larger passage axes on a secondary road, leading from Autrey- lès- Cerre after Arpenans. Further road links exist with Liévans, Oppenans and Borey.