Volon
| Volon | ||
|---|---|---|
|
||
| region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Haute-Saône | |
| Arrondissement | Vesoul | |
| Canton | Dampierre-sur-Salon | |
| Community association | Quatre Rivières | |
| Coordinates | 47 ° 37 ' N , 5 ° 44' E | |
| height | 204-262 m | |
| surface | 5.75 km 2 | |
| Residents | 60 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 10 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 70180 | |
| INSEE code | 70574 | |
Volon is a municipality in the French department of Haute-Saône in the region Bourgogne Franche-Comté .
geography
Volon is located at an altitude of 213 m above sea level, eight kilometers north-northeast of Dampierre-sur-Salon and about 48 kilometers northwest of the city of Besançon (as the crow flies). The village extends in the west of the department, in the plateau landscape northwest of the Saône valley , in the valley of the Bonde.
The area of the 5.75 km² municipal area includes a section in the area of the plateau north of the Saône valley. From north to south, the area is crossed by the Bonde valley, which drains the river from the Vannon to the Saône. The flood plain averages 210 m and has a maximum width of 500 m. The valley is flanked on both sides by a plateau that reaches an average height of 240 m. This plateau consists of an alternating layer of calcareous and sandy-marly sediments from the middle and upper Jurassic period . The plateau is subdivided by various hollows that open to the valley of the Bonde. Agricultural use predominates in the lowlands and on the plateau, but there are also larger forest areas, especially in the area of the municipal boundaries. In the west the parish soil extends to the height of the Champ de Fontaine (246 m). To the east the area extends into the forest of the Bois du Grand Parc , to the northeast into the Bois de Volon . The highest point of Volon is reached here at 262 m.
Neighboring municipalities of Volon are Francourt in the north, Renaucourt and Lavoncourt in the east, Brotte-lès-Ray in the south and Roche-et-Raucourt in the west.
history
Volon is mentioned as Voslun , Voslon , Volam , Voulons and Voulon . In the Middle Ages, the village belonged to the Free County of Burgundy and in that part of the Bailliage d'Amont . The local rule was always held by the lords of Fouvent , who gave the place to a noble family who took the name Volon. Together with Franche-Comté , the village finally came to France with the Peace of Nijmegen in 1678. Today, Volon is a member of the community association Communauté de communes des Quatre Rivières, which comprises 42 villages .
Attractions
The single-nave church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption was built in the 18th century. The rich furnishings include the high altar (18th century), a wooden crucifix from the 16th century and statues from the 17th century. There are several 19th century calvaries in the village . The castle in the center of the village (now privately owned) with its ornaments over the door arch dates from the 18th century.
population
| Population development | |
|---|---|
| year | Residents |
| 1962 | 83 |
| 1968 | 83 |
| 1975 | 63 |
| 1982 | 56 |
| 1990 | 73 |
| 1999 | 70 |
| 2006 | 70 |
With 60 inhabitants (January 1, 2017), Volon is one of the smallest municipalities in the Haute-Saône department. During the 20th century, the total population decreased significantly (in 1886 153 people were counted). Since the beginning of the 1980s, however, a slight population growth has been recorded again.
Economy and Infrastructure
Even today, Volon is predominantly a village characterized by agriculture (arable farming, viticulture, fruit growing and cattle breeding). Outside of the primary sector there are few jobs in town. Some workers are also commuters who work in the larger towns in the area.
The village is located away from the major thoroughfares on a department road that leads from Membrey to La Roche-Morey . Further road connections exist with Roche, Francourt, Renaucourt and Lavoncourt.
