Town hall - Local authority Rhônes-Alpes

Only 1 700 metres from Privas bird's flight, the village of Coux, perched on a promontory, is an interesting type of semi-fortified village. Commander of the passage of the Ouvèze, between the Rhone Valley and Privas, he has long drawn an undeniable military importance from his position. The wars of Religion particularly marked the territory of the commune which, at the time, shared between its hamlets of La Jaubernie, Villeneuve-de-Coux, Lubilhac, Chassagne.

Coux's etymological origin comes from the Latin cos-coast, rocks or «stony places». The 1 202 hectares of the communal territory include large mountain areas, culminating 827 metres in the Church's greenhouse. The rugged slopes - Serres's greenhouses and the Church in the north - support beautiful chestnut trees while the southern sector, with the Serre des Gras offers a lande of supra-Mediterranean species - boxes, ifs and ajoncs. At the bottom of the slopes, along the Ouvèze and Mézayon, sandstone limestone adrets with names of "hot coast" or "hot coast" receive vineyards, lande and chestnut trees. As for the foothills of the Ouvèze valley, with their «faysses», they bear some crops and vegetable gardens. In 1629, Coux was an important community of 80 to 100 houses built on the limestone outcrop dominating the Ouvèze. It came with arched passages, easy to block, leading to narrow and winding streets, still presenting today a wide range of built heritage - fountains, washing… The demography of Coux has grown very dramatically since 1960, from 832 inhabitants to 1 623 today. This development is linked, of course to the proximity of Privas, which in some respects Coux is the residential suburb and natural outlet. However, this village of character has maintained and preserved its medieval and natural framework with a constant effort for the flowering of houses. A great deal of charm lies in the various hamlets of the municipality, and it is from this observation that Coux aims to obtain the name of one of the most beautiful villages in France.

To see: Foulaquier in deadlock, we must take the time to stroll through the streets of Coux. The Grand-Street which leaves south of the Church Square is little more than a ruelle. Here, there is a daté dated - 1600 - a porch that leaves the passage only to people who bend very, very low, which speaks volumes about the gradual filling of the street over the centuries. On both sides, covered passages and alleys - Don-José Street, Pasadou, Nap, Pas du Sinks - add to the charm of the whole. The bridge over the Ouvèze under the departmental road leading to the village has been listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory since 1932. It is distinguished by the beauty of its ark and its situation. Built most certainly in Roman times and made up of three arches, it was modified in Napoleonic times, to keep only one. At each of its ends, the plongeantes facades of the houses highlight its parapet, which was restored in 1997.

The church of Romanesque architecture takes its place in the village very well, especially thanks to its steeple, which, with its four openings, is remarkably part of the profile of the village. This Dite church was built in the th and th centuries. At that time, it was part of the hamlet of Lubilhac. In the hamlets there are remnants of fortifications dating from the th century. Travellers who went to Privas by the Ouvèze Valley had to pass through Salt. A vaulted passage that still exists, allowed to reach the trails of Jaubernie and Lubilhac.

The cave caves of the Jaubernie, the high place of retreat of the populations during religious wars, are recorded in the Historical Monuments Inventory. The site is worth a glance, but their access is strictly forbidden. These four caves are 20 to 25 metres deep. Defensive walls which include machicolated the swamp to the right of the cliffs. The architecture of these walls was égaillée by Renaissance-style windows that reinforce the wild appearance of the approaches. Of natural origin in a very tender sandstone, they were underwater at the time of prehistory, proof of the fossils and shells found above in limestone. In the Middle Ages, they served as a place of refuge and protection during multiple invasions. They were therefore fortified in the th century. They were also a place of great position for the Protestants during the capture of Privas by Richelieu and Louis XVIII. We can take a look at the caves, but they are private. In the hamlet of La Baume, where the oldest of the caves exists, the visitor can admire a facade with an entrance door surmounted by a hug arch and a Renaissance-style crest.

It is not for all the villages that we indicate, but this website is particularly successful and deserves, before visiting you, a visit.

The wedding hall presents a collection of mural paintings painted by Coypell on the theme of Don Quixote. You can admire 41 m 2 of decorations representing funny scenes of Cervantes's work. Paintings classified historic monument.

The Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne town hall is the place to go for various administrative formalities, such as housing applications, passport and identity card appointments, marriages and PACS, as well as appointments with the conciliateur de justice. You can also consult municipal deliberations and by-laws, as well as the minutes of council meetings.

Surrounded by the metropolis of Grenoble, capital of the Alps, the Département de l'Isère's vast territory, from the Rhône valley to the Oisans mountains, offers a diversity of landscapes and unspoilt wilderness. This rich natural heritage is reinforced by a cultural heritage that is enhanced by a policy of accessibility for as many people as possible. In fact, the Département de l'Isère offers free admission to 11 departmental museums! One of the department's many areas of expertise is tourism, with the Alpes IsHere brand. In Isère, I live better.

The six districts of Chambéry have an annex to the town hall and the central town hall is located in the heart of the city centre in a magnificent building at the majestic stairs. The site of the city www.chambery.fr is very comprehensive, it allows to understand the city and to run in different services. A monthly magazine distributed to all chambériens households informs of life in the city and work and a weekly newsletter follow current news.

Saint-Genix-les-Villages is a charming commune with a privileged climate and beautiful green hills. Saint-Genix-les-Villages is also known as the capital of the cake that bears its name, the gâteau de Saint-Genix. Visitors can sample the finest pralines on this delicious cake. The commune also offers a wide range of activities, such as discovering the town's circuit, taking the ViaRhôna bicycle route, or hiking and mountain biking on its trails. The commune's website provides information on the entire territory.

After becoming Europe's Green Capital in 2022, Grenoble continues its transition, taking action to limit its impact on transport, to consume locally, to build eco-districts and to encourage all eco-citizen gestures in a city that aims to be ever more participative. So, to avoid taking your car to the town hall for information or documents, create your "mongrenoble" account at www.grenoble.fr. Numerous online e-services for administrative formalities, social action, associations, culture, sports and leisure, transport and public spaces, town planning and housing... or to find baskets from local producers.

Located in the former offices of the tourist office Chambéry, Europe Direct answers all the questions about Europe free of charge. The structure is one of the 450 European centres, 60 French and 5 in Rhône Alpes. It forwards all the information that concerns the European Community. How to subsidise a project, combat climate change, respond to a civic question, a problem of disability, transport, agriculture and water… A popularization of Europe so that everyone feels concerned. Documentation for children and adults to take on site, but also mobilization of the team to find the answer you need. Europe Direct Alps is mobilizing and meeting children, teenagers and students in schools or goes to front of the public in manifesations to understand the free movement of currencies, goods and differences that bring together this community.

The mayor of Pringy is Jean-François Piccone. The Deputy Mayor responsible for urban planning is Michel Essevaz-Roulet and Martine Scotton is responsible for social affairs. The technical services of the mayor are available at 04 50 27 35 78.

This community of communes, which sits in the town hall of Talloires, represents Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Veyrier-du-Lac, Talloires and Bluffy, which actually represents 6 000 inhabitants. These municipalities have delegated to him intervention in the areas of social and collective services, the environment, transport and tourism. It's actually collecting waste, sweeping the lanes, managing public lighting. During the summer, it organizes the lake shuttles and a free connection by car, as between the four communes.

Chambéry Métropole brings together different services of this agglomeration which comprises 24 communes, including Chambéry. The water service is certainly the best known, but the swimming pools are managed by this institution. On their ropes, the collection of household refuse and the modes of transport (bus, vélostation, car parking and bicycle paths). Chambéry metropolitan offers assistance of € 250 (capped at 35% of the cycle price) for the purchase of a two-wheel electric vehicle.

To find his umbrella, his dentures, his book forgotten on a bench and if we are lucky, his wallet still full. For the charming prince, turn to another service!

Want to settle in Chamonix? The site of the town hall, rather tired and it is rare enough to highlight it, provides you with information on practical modalities: registration on lists of electors, offers of housing, collection of waste, etc. Information about almost everyone: travel tourists, regular visitors or seasonal workers. Given the ever-increasing proportion of Shakespeare's language in the valley, the first dialect used in the winter season, perhaps it would be worth translating this info into English?

A new form of financial assistance for new energy was introduced in 2008 by the Rhône-Alpes region. It consists of a flat-rate cheque to settle part of the facility for the installation of renewable energy equipment. It is enough to be an owner and to request a file by telephone or Internet, and then return it to the address indicated. If accepted, you will receive a-day cheque, valid for one year. The work will only begin with an approved installer "Enerplan", NF 303.5 or EN 12.809. As an indication, the cheque is 300 € for an individual solar water heater and € 1 000 for a combined solar system or for a wood boiler. So more reason to avoid saving money!

The daily lives of Stéphanois have improved over the years, with enhanced security, improved housing, progress on cleanliness, the creation of the Cité des aînés... The city is investing in digital technology, aiming to be both "high-tech" and environmentally-friendly: more wifi hotspots, Google's new home... An ambition linked to design, to attract the companies of tomorrow. Awarded the "Child-Friendly City" label by UNICEF, the city strives to provide young people with a harmonious environment in which to flourish. Saint-Étienne serves 70% local produce, a first in France! Hosting major sporting events helps the city to shine beyond its borders.

Located in the Châteaucreux district, Saint-Etienne Métropole is a public institution for intercommunal cooperation that covers the greater Saint-Etienne area, and even the south-east of the département. With a population of almost 400,000, it is one of the department's major centers. The community's responsibilities include economic development, spatial planning and social housing. Saint-Etienne Métropole is also responsible for major cultural and sporting facilities, such as the Museum of Modern Art and Geoffroy-Guichard stadium.

Annecy is a large conurbation. As with most French cities, the Annecy conurbation was enlarged on January¹, 2017 with the merger of the communities of the former Annecy conurbation, the Pays d'Alby-sur-Chéran, the Pays de Fillière, the Left Bank of Lake Annecy and La Tournette. a total of 34 communes for a territory with a population of over 215,000 and growing. Grand Annecy is a conurbation with a broader remit, responsible for economic development and tourism, regional planning, mobility and transport, the environment and the elderly. All Grand Annecy services can be found on the website.

Created in 2005, at the initiative of the representatives of the Annecy metropolitan community, the Tournette or the left bank of the lake, the joint SCOT union of the Market basin is responsible for conducting the studies, piloting the reflections, and defining the development guidelines for the SCOT. Once approved, it will organize its implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

And the SCOT is what? This means a scheme of territorial coherence. It was introduced in 2000 by CCS (Solidarity and Urban Renewal) Act, the same law that imposes 20% social housing units in municipalities with more than 3 500 inhabitants. It is a planning tool that defines the development directions for the next 15 to 20 years on the life basin, a strategic planning document that defines the rules of the game developed and shared by everyone in terms of spatial planning, housing, transport, environment and landscape.

If you are interested, you can consult these documents at the C 2 A headquarters and at the SCOT union headquarters and on the website. You can also participate in an online survey and give your opinion on the future of the territory. 

The mayor of Sevrier since 2008 is Jacques Rey and the Deputy Mayor in charge of roads, networks, buildings and sustainable development is Bernard Fontaine. Sevrier belongs to the community of municipalities on the left bank of the lake, but it is the community of municipalities of the annécienne agglomeration that manages its drinking water network. You can reach the technical services of the town hall at 04 50 19 07 87.