Fontenay, Vosges
| Fontenay | |
|---|---|
  Fontenay | |
|
Location within Grand Est region  Fontenay | |
| Coordinates: 48°13′08″N 6°35′22″E / 48.2189°N 6.5894°ECoordinates: 48°13′08″N 6°35′22″E / 48.2189°N 6.5894°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Vosges |
| Arrondissement | Épinal |
| Canton | Bruyères |
| Intercommunality | Bruyeres-Vallon des Vosges |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Krista Finstad-Milion |
| Area1 | 6.47 km2 (2.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)2 | 512 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 88175 / 88600 |
| Elevation |
328–492 m (1,076–1,614 ft) (avg. 375 m or 1,230 ft) |
|
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Fontenay is a commune in the Vosges department in Grand Est in northeastern France. The inhabitants of Fontenay are called the Fontenaysians or more locally the Fox cubs.
History
Template:Fontenay is a village of fontains hence the name "Fontenay". There are more than twenty fountains throughout the village which are fed from springs in the forest.
Economy
The village counts numerous small enterprises with economic activities including:
- Agriculture
- Air conditioning and heating pumps
- Architecture
- Auberge/restaurant
- Bakery - Pastry shop - Grocery outlet
- Bar, Wine cellar
- Carpentry
- Energy studies for buildings
- Hairdresser
- Insurance agency
- Interior decoration
- Masonry
Mayor and Town Council and Community Committees
- Mayor: Krista Finstad-Milion
Deputy Mayors and Town Councillors:
- First Deputy Mayor: Jacques Siméon
- Second Deputy Mayor: Roger Guiguemdé
- Third Deputy Mayor: Olivier Perdreau
- Fourth Deputy Mayor: Christelle Houillon
Town Councillors:
- Jean-François Bonnard, Luc Boutry, Martine Chachay, Martine Chrisment, Julien Chrisment, Carine Christophe, Adelaïde Crouvisier, Anne-Marie Lasausse, François Poirot, Gérald Viriot
Intercommunality
Fontenay belongs to the Bruyères-Vallons des Vosges intercommunality.
Demography
In 2011 the population of the village was 512.
Associations
The village counts several associations. The "Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc) Association" which promotes organ playing on one of the numerous organs belonging to the association, summer sessions, and organ concerts. The "Raisins" (Grapes) which promotes motorcycle rallies and an annual endurance event in the village. There is also an informal group of vintage Solex (motorcycle) owners who regularly organise outings.
See also
References
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fontenay (Vosges). |
