Ruffieux

Ruffieux is a town in the French department of Savoie in the Rhone -Alpes. It is the capital of the canton in the Arrondissement Ruffieux Chambery.

Geography

Ruffieux is located on 296 m above sea level. M., near Culoz, about 31 kilometers north of the town of Chambery (air line). The village extends into the Chautagne, on the eastern edge of the broad Rhone Valley and on the edge of the Marais de Chautagne, at the western foot of Mont Clergeon.

The area of ​​13.21 km ² municipal area includes a portion of the Rhone Valley. The western border is formed by the Rhône, which flows here parallel to the Jura chain from north to south in a wide valley. From the river, the municipality's area extends eastward over the 3 km wide, flat alluvial plain, which is taken from the swamp and forest area of Chautagne. This is followed by the first gently rising slope of Ruffieux connects. This goes into the densely wooded steep slope of Mont Clergeon, geologically represents the southern continuation of the anticline of the Montagne du Gros Foug. With 1021 m above sea level. M. is achieved on the ridge of Mont Clergeon the highest elevation of Ruffieux.

To Ruffieux addition to the actual center also includes several hamlets settlements and farmsteads, including:

• La Loi (240 m above sea level. M. ) in the valley of the Rhône
• Crozan (260 m above sea level. M. ) on the eastern edge of the Rhone Valley
• Saumont (250 m above sea level. M. ) on the eastern edge of the Rhone Valley
• Putignet (360 m above sea level. M. ) on the lower western slopes of the Mont Clergeon
• Collonges (360 m above sea level. M. ) on the lower western slopes of the Mont Clergeon
• Montagnet (430 m above sea level. M. ) on the lower western slopes of the Mont Clergeon

Neighboring communities of Ruffieux are Serrières -en- Chautagne in the north, Moye in the east, Cessens, Chindrieux and Vions in the south and Culoz in the West.

History

The territory of Ruffieux was settled very early. We have not found remains dating from the Neolithic and Roman inscriptions and coins. The name goes back to the Gallo-Roman personal name Ruffius and means something like estate of Ruffius ( Ruffiacum ). In the Middle Ages Ruffieux was owned by the Montluel family that was at the castle of Châtillon ( Lac du Bourget ) resident. In the 15th century it belonged to the dominion of the Seyssel.

Attractions

The parish church of Ruffieux was built in the 19th century. In the field of Ruffieux there are several palaces and places of residence, which mainly come from the Middle Ages. These include the Château du Grand Mécoras (originally from the 14th century and later remodeled several times ), the Château de La Roche ( 14th century), the Château de Collonges ( 19th century, now a hotel) and the mansions Morand (14. century) and Saumont ( 16th century).

Population

With 797 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) Ruffieux one of the small communities of the department of Savoie. After the population was declining in the first half of the 20th century, a significant population increase has been recorded since the mid-1970s thanks to the beautiful residential area again.

Economy and infrastructure

Ruffieux was until well into the 20th century a predominantly coined by farming village. Of particular importance is the vineyard on the slopes Ruffieux to. The village is situated in the wine growing region of Savoie. White wines from the grape Altesse ( locally called roussette ) may be marketed under the protected designation of origin roussette de Savoie. For white wines, red wines and other grape varieties, the AOC Vin de Savoie applies.

In addition, there are now several companies of local small businesses. Meanwhile, the village has developed into a residential community. Many workers are commuters who engage in the larger towns in the area as well as in space Chambery their work.

The village region has a quite well developed. It is located above the main road that leads from Aix -les- Bains to Seyssel. Another regional road connection with Culoz respectively Ambérieu -en- Bugey. The nearest links to the A41 motorway is located at a distance of around 20 km.

Chanaz | Chindrieux | Conjux | Motz | Ruffieux | Saint- Pierre -de- Curtille | Serrières -en- Chautagne | Vions

• Municipality in the department of Savoie
• Place in Rhône -Alpes