Crésuz
Origin of the name Crésuz
The village is called « Cresu » in 1301. The origin of the name is not known.[1]
Founding of Crésuz
Crésuz overlooks the artificial lake of Montsalvens, on the road from Bulle to Boltigen. Its territory first belonged to the lordship of Corbières, then, after the division of 1249, to the co-lordship of Charmey. The charterhouse of La Valsainte exercised high and low justice there. Until 1646 the inhabitants belonged to the parish of Broc. In the 19th century they lived from cattle farming, forestry and straw plaiting.[1]
History of Crésuz
1249. When the lordship of Corbières is divided, Crésuz passes to the co-lordship of Charmey.[1]
1301. The village is mentioned under the name « Cresu ».[1]
1319. The inhabitants are freed.[1]
1475. In February the inhabitants become co-citizens of Fribourg.[1]
1553-1798. Crésuz belongs to the Fribourg bailiwick of Corbières.[1]
before 1620. A chapel exists in the village.[1]
1647. The new parish church of Saint Francis is consecrated. Until 1646 Crésuz belonged to the parish of Broc.[1]
1667. A fire destroys the village.[1]
1670. The church is rebuilt.[1]
1798-1815. Crésuz belongs to the district of Gruyère (1798-1803), then to the arrondissement of Charmey (1803-1815). It has been part of the district of Gruyère since 1815.[1]
1850. Châtel-sur-Montsalvens is attached to the parish of Crésuz.[1]
1960. The tourist development of the valley brings the building of many second homes.[1]
Population of Crésuz
Sources and references: [1][3]
| 1811 | 66 |
| 1850 | 111 |
| 1900 | 127 |
| 1910 | 177 |
| 1950 | 116 |
| 2000 | 229 |
| 2025 | 508 |
Historic sites in Crésuz
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi. Consecrated in 1647 and rebuilt in 1670 after the village fire, the parish church is on the inventory of cultural property (category B).[1][2]
Double house of Les Planches. This double house on the Route des Planches is on the inventory of cultural property (category B).[2]
Bridge over the Javroz. The bridge, also listed under Val-de-Charmey, is also on the inventory of cultural property (category B).[2]
Sources
- Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, « Crésuz » (Marianne Rolle, version du 17.03.2004)
- Office fédéral de la protection de la population, « Révision Inventaire PBC 2021 : Liste cantonale Canton de FR » (état au 1.1.2026)
- Service de la statistique du canton de Fribourg (SStat), « Population des communes, de 1900 à 2025 » (T01-02-03), population résidante permanente au 31.12.2025
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