Fontenay, Vosges Explained

Fontenay
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Épinal
Canton:Bruyères
Insee:88175
Postal Code:88600
Mayor:Jérôme Poifoulot[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:CC Bruyères - Vallons des Vosges
Coordinates:48.2189°N 6.5894°W
Elevation M:375
Elevation Min M:328
Elevation Max M:492
Area Km2:6.47

Fontenay (in French pronounced as /fɔ̃tnɛ/) is a commune in the Vosges department in Grand Est in northeastern France. The inhabitants of Fontenay are called the Fontenaysians.

History

Fontenay is a village of fountains, hence the name "Fontenay". There are more than twenty outdoor fountains in operation and numerous indoor wells in the village which are fed from springs in the forest.

Economy

The village counts numerous small enterprises with economic activities including:

Mayor and Town Council and Community Committees

Deputy Mayors and Town Councillors:

Town Councillors:

Intercommunality

Fontenay belongs to the Bruyères-Vallons des Vosges intercommunality.

Demography

In 2016 the population of the village was 519.

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. There is also an informal group of vintage Solex (motorcycle) owners, youth and adults, who regularly organise outings.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.