Doué-la-Fontaine

Doué-la-Fontaine

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownDoué-la-Fontaine
Insee code49125
Postcode49700
Latitude47.1936160
Longitude-0.2751840
AltitudeFrom 48 to 105 meters
Surface35.90 km²
Population7817 inhabitants
Density217 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelForges at 3.6 km
Chief townAngers (at 41 km, 41 min)Les Verchers-sur-Layon at 4.7 km
DepartmentMaine-et-LoireMontfort at 4.9 km
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Doué-la-Fontaine, the cultivation of roses ...

It Edmee Chatenay-Crespin (small-gardener's son of Louis XIV), which launches the culture of roses Doue the 18th century. Thanks to the mild climate of the famous and rich soil, this crop has grown considerably. Over 45% of national production comes from Douessin, this means that the region's first center in Europe with over 7 million roses a year.

Another peculiarity of this city is its famous cave heritage.


SIGHTSEEING

Biotech Park Zoo Doue: 14 ha, more than 600 animals, bred here for the preservation of their species in a unique setting, carved into the stone of Anjou.

Aux Anciens Shops: Museum of twenty small shops of yesteryear, faithfully reconstructed.

Les Chemins de la Rose: park of 4 hectares in a trail of perfume, exceptional collection of over 400 different varieties of roses. One of the most beautiful rose gardens of France (April-May - June).

The Perrieres, some vaulted cellars cathedrals rising to 20 meters.

Troglodytes and Coffin: Life in troglodyte since the Middle Ages ...

Arenas: unique since dug in the rock shellfish. Site of the Day and the Festival Rose d'Anjou each year.

La Ferme d'Antan: Rose Garden and distilling rose water and blueberry.

The Pit: A cave site.

The Carolingian House: Built in 900 AD, is the oldest fortifications of this type found to date in France (Historic Monument since 1963).

Fountains: it is around the fountain was born in the city but Baron Foulon that we owe this beautiful 18th century laundry. Until 1950, the same pool that served as a watering hole was on the other side of the street.

The collegiate church of Saint Denis, built in the 13th century, the church reflects the architectural beauty of buildings from this period. Listed building (in ruins).

The Church of St. Peter, built in the 15th century on the foundations of the first Church of St. Peter, it is part of the churches in Anjou and welcoming to visitors all year.

Pottery workshop in troglodyte.

Distilling rose water.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Doué-la-Fontaine
Leisure centresZoological Park of Doué-la-Fontaine
MonumentsCastle of Soulanger,   Church Saint-Denis
Performance hallsTheatre Philippe Noiret

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

A local farmers' market is held every Monday morning on the Place du Champ de Foire, the Hotel de Ville de Verdun.

Days of the Rose: Contest International Floral Art, 4 days around July 14 each year in the arena Doué-la-Fontaine.

Detailed information
Rose Days Exceptional rose arrangements exhibited in a cave gallery
From 11th to 15th July 2013

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

La Cave aux sculptures Dénezé-sous-Doue: a masterpiece of popular art, whose mystery still fascinates visitors and researchers. True comic caricature of manners of a bygone era.

The troglodyte village Rochemenier: A cave all together two plain old farm houses and outbuildings with the dug in rock crag, and a chapel and a meeting room underground.

The cave houses of Forges.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Taste and buy wine, cellar toursLocal flavours5 €Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg (16.2 km)
Taste and buy wine at Dittière cellarLocal flavoursFreeVauchrétien (21 km)
Donkey trekNature and the outdoorsFrom 36 € to 252 €Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne (22 km)

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PHOTOS
Fountains Gifted
 
Place Jean Bégault
Carolingian House
 
Church of St. Pierre
Days of the Rose
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 4°C - Max. 18°C
Monday 27 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C
Tuesday 28 May
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Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge Bienvenue  
9.5
Doué-la-Fontaine
Located in Doue-la-Fontaine, opposite the famous zoo, the Auberge Bienvenue opens its doors every day except Monday and Sunday evening. The restaurant is located in a renovated house...
Located in Doué-la-Fontaine38 € per person 
Campanile Saumur  
7.2
  SPECIAL OFFER
Saumur
The restaurant Campanile Saumur is open daily for lunch and dinner. It offers buffets for appetizers and desserts, with the choice and quality. The menu changes every season and inputs...
Located 13.9 km from Doué-la-Fontaine29 € per person 
Brasserie les 2 Maisons  
7.9
  SPECIAL OFFER
Saumur
SAUMUR - The Brasserie les 2 Maisons welcomes you in the city of Saumur, in the Loire Valley. Ideally located between the dock and the Carnot Wood Brard scenery and tranquility is assured....
Located 16 km from Doué-la-Fontaine32 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La gente dame    
9.5
Montreuil-Bellay
Located inside the medieval city, this house 16èsiècle welcomes you all year --
Located 11.4 km from Doué-la-FontaineFrom 50 € to 65 € the double room 
La Cotinière Anjou Saumur  
Grézillé
House type longére the eighteenth century. Located halfway between Angers and Saumur. 5 bedrooms 15 people. You will be ideally placed to discover the riches of Anjou Loire Valley castles,...
Located 13.5 km from Doué-la-FontaineFrom 69 € to 85 € the double room 
La Cour Fleurie    
10
Aubigné-sur-Layon
In the charming village of flowers Aubigné sur Layon, near the Zoo Doue, Saumur, wine cellars and castles of the Loire. On-site activities: bowling and shuffleboard, games, covered...
Located 13.9 km from Doué-la-Fontaine58 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
The Granary
Ambillou-Château
The Granary is a 2 double bedroom ensuite gite with kingsize beds, a spacious farmhouse kitchen, lounge with tv & dvd. Vine covered BBQ and heated pool with terrace. There is a laundry...
Located 9.4 km from Doué-la-FontaineFrom 350 € to 650 € per week 
Gite semi troglodyte alphena
Le Puy-Notre-Dame
Semi-troglodyte gite, situated between Saumur and Doue la Fontaine, near a small town character at the heart of a village viticole. Entiérement independent, healthy and clear up to...
Located 10.1 km from Doué-la-FontaineFrom 290 € to 440 € per week 
L'Hermitière
Louerre
At 10 km of the Loire World Heritage Site by UNESCO, 25 minutes from Saumur classified 'International Tourist Pole and 35 minutes from Angers Loire prefecture of Maine and in the midst...
Located 11.3 km from Doué-la-FontaineFrom 450 € to 800 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Municipal Les Rives du Douet**    
8.8
Doué-la-Fontaine
Ideally located between Angers and Saumur, we welcome you to your discovery of Doue-la-Fontaine, the city of Roses and cave dwellings. Friendly family atmosphere. Stay fishing banks...
Located in Doué-la-FontaineFrom 10.45 € to 14.20 € per day 
Camping Parc de Montsabert    
10
  SPECIAL OFFER
Coutures
Our luxury : the space ! Fancy a visit to the Loire Valley and its chateaux, vineyards and wine cellars? Why not set up camp close to Saumur in the Parc de Montsabert Yelloh! Village,...
Located 21 km from Doué-la-FontaineFrom 18 € to 34 € per day 
Camping Le Pô Doré  
Allonnes
Located 8 kilometers from Saumur, in a rural setting and a friendly atmosphere The Golden Po offers calm and relaxation, you will find good places for fishing, hiking, biking and not...
Located 23 km from Doué-la-FontaineFrom 15.50 € to 19.30 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Auberge Bienvenue    
8.9
Doué-la-Fontaine
Auberge Bienvenue is located in Doue La Fontaine in the Loire Valley, 15 km from the wine-making region of Saumur. It has a gastronomic restaurant and free on-site parking. Each of...
Located in Doué-la-FontaineRoom from 67 €
Le Dagobert     
7.8
Doué-la-Fontaine
This hotel is located in the centre of Doue-La-Fontaine in the heart of Anjou. It offers affordable rooms with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi internet access and satellite TV. Le Dagobert...
Located in Doué-la-FontaineRoom from 50 €
Hotel De France     
8.1
Doué-la-Fontaine
Hotel de France is located in Doue La Fontaine town centre, between Angers and Saumur. It offers affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi access and en suite facilities. The hotel’s...
Located in Doué-la-FontaineRoom from 43 €

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