Conflans-sur-Lanterne
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region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
Department | Haute-Saône | |
Arrondissement | Lure | |
Canton | Saint-Loup-sur-Semouse | |
Community association | Haute Comté | |
Coordinates | 47 ° 49 ' N , 6 ° 13' E | |
height | 223-298 m | |
surface | 13.09 km 2 | |
Residents | 623 (January 1, 2017) | |
Population density | 48 inhabitants / km 2 | |
Post Code | 70800 | |
INSEE code | 70168 | |
![]() Town hall and school building |
Conflans-sur-Lanterne is a municipality in the French department of Haute-Saône in the region Bourgogne Franche-Comté .
geography
Conflans-sur-Lanterne is at an altitude of 232 m above sea level, 13 kilometers west of Luxeuil-les-Bains and about 22 kilometers north of the city of Vesoul (as the crow flies). The village extends in the northern part of the department, in the wide valley floor at the confluence of the Sémouse and Lanterne rivers .
The area of the 13.09 km² municipal area includes a section of the gently undulating landscape in the area of the lantern. From east to west, the area is crossed by the Lanterne alluvial valley , which drains the Saône . In the valley floodplain, the river draws numerous bends and has near-natural banks. The valley level lies at an average of 228 m and has a maximum width of 4 kilometers. It is partly used for agriculture, partly with alluvial forest. The Semouse flows west of the village, which has also created a wide valley and marks the northern border in sections. From the south, the Ruisseau des Chaufours and the Ruisseau de la Prairie reach the Lanterne in the Conflans area .
The lowlands of Lanterne and Semouse are flanked by hills, which consist of alternating layers of sandy-marl and calcareous sediments, which were deposited during the Lias ( Lower Jurassic ). In the northwest the municipal area extends to the Bois des Ardennes , in the east to the Bois du Chanoi (276 m). The southern boundary runs in the Bois Lajus . In the very south-east is the height of the Bois de Conflans , at which the highest point of Conflans-sur-Lanterne is reached at 298 m. This elevation is made of red sandstone from the Lower Triassic .
Neighboring municipalities of Conflans-sur-Lanterne are Dampierre-lès-Conflans in the north, Briaucourt in the east, Velorcey , Meurcourt and Équevilley in the south and Mersuay , Bourguignon-lès-Conflans and Bassigney in the west.
history
Conflans is first mentioned in a document in 1241. In the Middle Ages, the village belonged to the Free County of Burgundy and in it to the area of the Bailliage d'Amont . The monastery of Luxeuil held local rule . During this time, the place developed into a small, fortified market town. During the Thirty Years War, Conflans was ambushed and burned down by Swedish troops in 1636. A convent was founded here in the 17th century. Together with Franche-Comté , the place finally came to France with the Peace of Nijmegen in 1678. Towards the end of the 19th century, the village was connected to the French rail network with the opening of the railway line from Faverney to Aillevillers . The line has since been discontinued. Conflans was officially renamed Conflans-sur-Lanterne in 1962 to avoid confusion with other communities of the same name.
Attractions
The Saint-Maurice church is classified as a monument historique and shows building elements from different eras. The Gothic style choir and side chapels date from the 14th century, the bell tower is classic and the nave was rebuilt in the 18th century. The valuable furnishings include richly carved altars and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. There is a cross from the 17th century in the cemetery.
The old town center is characterized by various houses from the 17th to 19th centuries, which show the traditional style of the Haute-Saône. Other places of interest include the Renaissance-style castle near the church, the former convent buildings (17th century) and remains of the fortifications, including the Saint-Nicolas gate.
population
Population development | |
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year | Residents |
1962 | 750 |
1968 | 755 |
1975 | 765 |
1982 | 758 |
1990 | 710 |
1999 | 672 |
2006 | 659 |
With 623 inhabitants (January 1, 2017), Conflans-sur-Lanterne is one of the smaller municipalities in the Haute-Saône department. After the population had decreased significantly in the first half of the 20th century (995 people were still counted in 1911), a phase of stagnation occurred from 1960 to 1985. Since then, there has been another slight population decline.
Economy and Infrastructure
Conflans-sur-Lanterne was early on a town characterized by trade and commerce. In addition, agriculture (arable farming, fruit growing and cattle breeding) played an important role for a long time. Today there are various local small businesses. A commercial zone is under construction. The most important sectors currently include the manufacture of accessories for the automotive industry, precision mechanics and the construction industry. Many workers are also commuters who work in the Vesoul and Luxeuil-les-Bains regions.
The village is located off the major thoroughfares on a department road that leads from Vesoul to Saint-Loup-sur-Semouse . Other road connections exist with Faverney , Saulx , Luxeuil-les-Bains and Dampierre-lès-Conflans.