Fontenay, Vosges


Fontenay 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:
  • Agriculture
  • Air conditioning and heating systems
  • Auberge
  • Bakery, Pastry shop, Grocery outlet
  • Bar & Wine cellar
  • Carpentry
  • Dog care
  • Energy studies for buildings
  • Hairdresser
  • Insurance agency
  • Interior decoration
  • Masonry and Construction
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Magnetic healer

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
Town Councillors:
  • Jean-François Bonnard, Luc Boutry, Martine Chachay, Martine Chrisment, Julien Chrisment, Carine Christophe, Adelaïde Crouvisier, Anne-Marie Lasausse, François Poirot

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 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 owners, youth and adults, who regularly organise outings.