Fondettes

Fondettes

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Fondettes		Saint-Roch at 5.3 km (6 min)
Insee code	37109		Luynes at 5.9 km (7 min)
Postcode	37230		La Membrolle-sur-Choisille at 5.9 km (8 min)
Latitude	47.4048130		Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire at 7.5 km (10 min)
Longitude	0.5999710		La Riche at 8.1 km (11 min)
Altitude	From 42 to 100 meters		Mettray at 8.4 km (12 min)
Surface	31.83 km²		Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny at 8.7 km (9 min)
Population	10686 inhabitants		Pernay at 9.3 km (11 min)
Density	335 inhabitants/km²		Tours at 9.7 km (16 min)
National label			Saint-Genouph at 11.1 km (15 min)
Chief town	Tours (at 9.8 km, 17 min)		Charentilly at 11.1 km (13 min)
Department	Indre-et-Loire		Saint-Pierre-des-Corps at 12.7 km (21 min)
Region	Centre		Search another town

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Located in the heart of Touraine, in Indre-et-Loire, Fondettes is a booming city, resolutely turned towards the future. Playing the card of a balanced development combining residential nature and economic function, Fondettes is a rural community and heritage of 3 208 hectares located within 10 kilometers from Tours, bordered by the Choisille and the Loire. Mainly composed of suburban homes, their habitat has dramatically increased due to strong population growth over the past forty years. It now has 10 647 inhabitants.

This demographic induced substantial equipment in the fields of early childhood and schooling. The town is also endowed with numerous sports facilities (gymnasium, soccer fields and basketball courts, tennis courts, running track, hiking trails, mountain bike?) And has a rich network of associations in multiple sectors.

First pole of employment and economic activities of the Township of Luynes, Fondettes welcomes all activities, approximately 410 private and public, with a diverse range of activities: industry, crafts, shops and services.

Combined with Naurod Wiesbaden (Germany) and Constância (Portugal), the town enjoys a life of extraordinary wealth and great heritage (Chateau de la Plaine, Saint-Symphorien, Chapel Bridge, Chatigny castle, priory of Lavaray, manor Hamardières, Pivottières of Croft Castle of Bel Air, Vallieres Abbey, Tithe barn?).

• Chateau de la Plaine.
• Saint-Symphorien.
• Chapel Bridge.
• Castle Chatigny.
• Priory Lavaray.
• Manor Hamardières.
• Castle of Bel Air.
• Closerie Pivottières.
• Abbey Vallieres.
• Tithe Barn of.
• Little House of Aubrière.
• Piling Gallo-Roman along the Loire.
• Sports: Athletics - Basketball - Football - Skateboard - Pétanque - Table tennis - Tennis - Squash - ATV - Badminton - Cycling - Judo - Karate-Do ...
• Centre for Animation and Recreation - Cultural Centre - Library.

• Festival "Jazz Over" in January and February.
• Spring of poets in March.
• Carnival in March.
• Following Fondettes: in March.
• Mountain bike "Roman road" in April.
• Regional Festival of music lovers: in June
• Concert on July 14.
• Fond'estivales in July and August.
• Feast of Fondettes: in August.
• A Sunday in the country in September.
• Heritage Days in September.
• Exhibition of artists Fondettois: in October.
• Christmas market: in December.

Walking and mountain biking trails.

Chapel Bridge		Castle Chatigny
Saint-Symphorien		Castle of the Plains
City Hall		Square November 11, 1918
Priory Lavaray		Bords de Loire
Loire Banks		Banks of Loire
Loire Day		Festival Regional music lover

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 6°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C

Le XII de Luynes Luynes In the heart of the Loire Valley, in the center of the historical village of Luynes, « Le XII » welcomes you in a recently renovated 17th century stone building. The cuisine is traditional... Located 4 km from Fondettes From 20 € to 40 € per person

Château de Noizay Noizay At the heart of the chateaux of the Loire and the vineyards of Vouvray, between Ambroise and Tours Castle Noizay has a 4-star hotel and a gourmet restaurant. The building dates from... Located 22 km from Fondettes From 55 € to 80 € per person

Pigeonnier de Fombeche   10 Saint-Martin-le-Beau First restaurant troglodyte region, situated in the valley of the Cher, Chenonceau 12 km and 8 km from Amboise, we will be happy to accommodate you and offered our traditional cuisine... Located 25 km from Fondettes From 15 € to 35 € per person

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Prieure saint venant     9.4 Luynes In the quiet of a park overlooking 40 km from the Loire Valley, a priory in the fifteenth s, two rooms of great comfort. Located 3.7 km from Fondettes 105 € the double room

Les Granges de Marie   Charentilly Les Granges de Marie, a guest house of character in the heart of the castles of the Loire, just near Tours, on the north bank of the Loire. You stay in a property with its typical mansion... Located 8.1 km from Fondettes 85 € the double room

Chateau de l'herissaudiere   Pernay At 55 min. from Paris by TGV and 10 miles from tours, claudine Detilleux welcomes you to the « Herissaudiere » castle, surrounded by all the famous castles and vineyards in the Loire... Located 8.7 km from Fondettes From 130 € to 145 € the double room

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Gite du Hameau du Chene Saint-Roch Rent, cottage in the countryside, the week or weekend, can accommodate up to 8 people plus cot. Fenced, private entrance. Prices vary according to season and depending on the number... Located 3.6 km from Fondettes

'Vau Godet' gîte de prestige Touraine Langeais In the heart of Touraine and its castles, in a forest and breeding of stags and deer property, Vau Godet is a prestigious self-catering, a residence of the 14th century, for 2,3 or... Located 15.7 km from Fondettes From 650 € to 850 € per week

Baulay - grange du 18e restauree Saché At the edge of the forest of Villandry, among gardens, fields and vineyards. Member Guest & Garden. Located 16.1 km from Fondettes 650 € per week

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Les GRANGES   Luynes The camping barn in the heart of Val de Loire World Heritage Site by unesco, is on the route of the castles of the Loire are witnessing a unique history. The camping granges you will... Located 4.1 km from Fondettes From 10 € to 22 € per day

Airotel la Mignardiere   Ballan-Miré At 8 km southwest of Tours (Loire Valley), your ideal location for exploring the area and its castles. Located 6.1 km from Fondettes From 16 € to 24 € per day

Camping L'Arada Parc     9.6   SPECIAL OFFER Sonzay This flowery verdant family campsite nestles in the heart of the Tourangelle countryside, between the Loire and Loir valleys, offering you comfort and tranquillity during your stay.... Located 17.5 km from Fondettes From 15 € to 24 € per day

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Manoir Hotel      8.2 Fondettes Located 4 kilometres from the centre of Tours, in the heart of the Château de la Loire area, Manoir Hotel offers comfortable rooms with a simple decoration. This hotel is in a peaceful... Located in Fondettes Room from 46 €

Le Pont De La Motte      5.8 Fondettes Located in Fondettes, in the heart of the Touraine region, Hotel Le Pont de la Motte welcomes you in a charming family-run hotel set on the banks of the Loire. Hotel Le Pont de la Motte... Located in Fondettes Room from 44 €

Domaine De Beauvois      8.1 Luynes This former 17th-century mansion, now a stunning 4-star hotel, is situated in the Loire Valley, near Tours, and sits in a 140-hectare park with and outdoor swimming pool. The Domaine... Located 5.9 km from Fondettes Room from 194 €

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