Fillinges, Commune in Haute-Savoie, France.
Fillinges covers 11.67 square kilometers in the Haute-Savoie department, positioned between elevations of 473 and 1,287 meters above sea level with approximately 3,550 residents known as Fillingeoises and Fillingeois.
Between 1780 and 1837, Fillinges belonged to the province of Carouge under Savoy sovereignty, and the commune suffered significant male population losses during World War I, dramatically altering its demographic structure.
Local markets operate on the first and third Saturdays of each month at Place de l'église, offering regional products and crafts, while festivities like the Foire de la Saint Laurent enliven community life throughout the year.
The town hall located at 858 route du Chef-Lieu operates from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with additional hours on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, reachable at 04 50 36 42 65.
Many Geneva families bearing the surname Berthet can trace their ancestral origins back to Fillinges, where marriages traditionally occurred between the hamlets of Arpigny, Marcellaz, Viuz, and La Tour.
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