Fondettes

Fondettes

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Fondettes
Insee code	37109
Postcode	37230
Latitude	47.4048130
Longitude	0.5999710
Altitude	From 42 to 100 meters
Surface	31.83 km²
Population	10686 inhabitants
Density	335 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Saint-Roch at 5.3 km (6 min)
Chief town	Tours (at 9.8 km, 17 min)		Luynes at 5.9 km (7 min)
Department	Indre-et-Loire		La Membrolle-sur-Choisille at 5.9 km (8 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.

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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 21 May Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 18°C

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 16°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 14°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 postal relay. The cuisine is traditional... Located 4 km from Fondettes From 15 € to 40 € per person

Restaurant Charles Barrier   9.4   SPECIAL OFFER Tours LOIRE VALLEY - The Restaurant Charles Barrier is an institution in Tours. At the head of this prestigious hotel is the brilliant Chef Hervé Lussault. DINING AREA REFERENCE - He invites... Located 6.2 km from Fondettes 74 € per person

Bistrot de la Tranchée   10 Tours AIR OF YESTERYEAR - A place that has retained all the charm of yesteryear but bistros that offers a kitchen that displays gastro air ... It is at Tours, on the heights of the city that... Located 6.3 km from Fondettes 24 € 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

La Héraudière - chambres d'hôtes   Tours La Héraudière bed and breakfast, a splendid house inside the city of Tours (North-East),  full of character and typical of the Touraine region (the Loire Valley castles),  offering... Located 8 km from Fondettes From 80 € to 140 € the double room

A la roche buard -3 épis Gîtes de France     9.4 Charentilly Tourism Award Winner 2013. In a small, village nestled at the bottom of a small valley where the Choisille flows, 3 guest rooms have been made on the first floor of a totaly restored... Located 8.9 km from Fondettes 65 € the double room

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Gite du Hameau du Chene   10 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 626 € per week

Une Maison, Un Jardin Berthenay Une Maison, Un Jardin, charming old restored cottage, in tuffeau stones, in the heart of the Loire Valley, ideal to visit around the Loire Castles: Villandry, Azay-le-rideau, Langeais,... Located 10.1 km from Fondettes From 700 € to 1350 € per week

Gite et spa de touraine 5* piscine couv Rochecorbon Among vineyards and Castles, the Villa Gîte & Spa de Touraine takes you to a quiet and relaxing place located in a typical village of the Loire-Valley. You will discover the vineyards,... Located 11.7 km from Fondettes From 1590 € to 2490 € per week

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Les GRANGES     9.4 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     9.5 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 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 XII de Luynes     8.6 Luynes Set in the village of Luynes in the Loire Valley in a 17th-century building, this hotel offers a traditional restaurant and free Wi-Fi is provided in the air-conditioned guest rooms.... Located 4 km from Fondettes Room from 95 €

Domaine De Beauvois      7.4 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 5.8 km from Fondettes Room from 181 €

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