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About Avully:
The commune of Avully Village had 305 inhabitants in 1850, growing to 1,736 by 2000.
Granted lands by the Counts of Geneva in 1220, it came under French control in 1601, with various jurisdictions until 1749. Avully Village became a commune in 1800. It adhered to the Reformation in 1536, later forming its own parish in 1838.
The commune, known for agriculture and winemaking, housed a hydroelectric plant (1925) and had a river port until the 18th century.
Population growth occurred after the 1970s due to urban migration.
Avully is listed on the Swiss Federal Inventory of Heritage Sites as a site of national importance.
Granted lands by the Counts of Geneva in 1220, it came under French control in 1601, with various jurisdictions until 1749. Avully Village became a commune in 1800. It adhered to the Reformation in 1536, later forming its own parish in 1838.
The commune, known for agriculture and winemaking, housed a hydroelectric plant (1925) and had a river port until the 18th century.
Population growth occurred after the 1970s due to urban migration.
Avully is listed on the Swiss Federal Inventory of Heritage Sites as a site of national importance.
Things to see, do and discover in the commune of Avully:
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Avully TempleThis temple was built in 1716 by the Republic of Geneva and is believed to have been constructed from two separate buildings. In 1836, the façade was rebuilt with the addition of a bell tower. The porch with columns was constructed in 1915.
For administrative reasons, the village of Avully was attached to the parish of Cartigny until 1838.
The temple underwent its first restoration between 1974 and 1975, followed by a second restoration in 2004-2005.
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For administrative reasons, the village of Avully was attached to the parish of Cartigny until 1838.
The temple underwent its first restoration between 1974 and 1975, followed by a second restoration in 2004-2005.
Location: Google Maps
POINTS OF INTEREST
Chancy-Pougny DamConstruction of the Chancy-Pougny power station began in 1920. Initially, it supplied electricity to the French metallurgical factories in Le Creusot. It was not until 1958 that Geneva started receiving electricity produced by this plant.
In 2014, the dam underwent significant renovations, with four production units being updated to increase the plant's flow capacity.
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In 2014, the dam underwent significant renovations, with four production units being updated to increase the plant's flow capacity.
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Château d'Eau de Chancy-Pougny The Chancy-Pougny water tower, built in 1924, is a reinforced concrete structure.
Designed by Swiss engineer Robert Maillart, it is used to cool the turbines of the adjacent Chancy-Pougny hydroelectric dam.
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Designed by Swiss engineer Robert Maillart, it is used to cool the turbines of the adjacent Chancy-Pougny hydroelectric dam.
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RESTAURANTS
Avola RestaurantThis restaurant offers elegant cuisine inspired by Italian, Swiss, and French traditions.
Enjoy wood-fired pizzas, seasonal products, a curated wine bar, and attentive, welcoming service.
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Enjoy wood-fired pizzas, seasonal products, a curated wine bar, and attentive, welcoming service.
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Photo: Avola Restaurant
TEA ROOMS & CAFES
Chez RibouleTea room and bakery, open daily except Wednesdays until early afternoon.
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VIEWPOINTS
ViewpointTwo benches offer the opportunity to admire the view of the Rhône Valley, the Mandement, the town of Challex in France, and the French Jura mountains, which can be identified with the help of a panoramic table.
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WINERIES
Domaine de la PrintanièreYou are welcome to the estate for wine tasting in their wine cellar from Monday to Thursday by appointment, Friday from 2pm to 6.30pm, and Saturday from 10am to 1pm.
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Photo: Domaine de la Printanière
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