Mairie de Moussey

The commune of Moussey is located to the south of the Troyes conurbation, around 10 km from Troyes city center.

The origin of the name, Muccium, can be traced back to 1037, with numerous changes: Muciacum 1097-1104, Mulceium 1099. Gallo-Roman man's name or referring to a mountainous area (mont-iacum). Mulciacus diminutive of Molliciacus, which would derive from Mollicius, a gentilice known from a few inscriptions... In 1874, the spelling "Mougey" was considered more correct.

The inhabitants are divided between Moussey, the hamlet of Savoie and the hamlet of Roche. The commune also boasts 2 separate villages: Château de Villebertin and Domaine de la Creuse.

The Romanesque church of Saint Martin is listed on the supplementary inventory of historic monuments.

Agricultural activity remains important in the commune. The municipality was behind the creation of a business park in 2003.

The Parc Logistique de l'Aube, managed by the Conseil départemental de l'Aube, covers 250 ha in three communes: Buchères, Saint-Léger-près-Troyes and Moussey.

An inter-communal structure ensures that kindergarten and primary school children are well looked after.

In terms of facilities, the commune has a stadium and a playground for Moussey children.

The vast majority of Moussey's inhabitants work in Troyes and the surrounding area. However, many initiatives are taken to maintain local activities.

source : www.troyes-champagne-métropole.fr