A small town of 3921 inhabitants, Allinges, an extended commune (area: 1501ha) located at the gates of Thonon, is made up of nine hamlets with various attractions.
An industrial and artisanal activity develops there without harming its green countryside.
From the heights of its hill, the Châteaux site invites you to take a walk. Let yourself be tempted and discover, in a soothing setting, an exceptional panorama of the Jura, Lake Geneva and the Pre-Alps.
History: In 1570, Emmanuel Philibert recovers his duchy which he erects into a County. The County then included Anthy, Armoy, Cervens, Draillant, Le Lyaud, Margencel, Mésinges, Orcier, Perrignier, Allinges. The Banner of the County of Allinges is dated 1582. It is in silk and its pole in painted wood. It was the flag of the Bourgeois militia charged with the defense of the County. Listed on September 23, 1936. It can be seen at the Town Hall. The Sardinian cadastres of Allinges and Mésinges from 1738 to 1824 are among the documents deposited in the departmental archives.
