Fondettes

Fondettes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownFondettes
Insee code37109
Postcode37230
Latitude47.4048130
Longitude0.5999710
AltitudeFrom 42 to 100 meters
Surface31.83 km²
Population10686 inhabitants
Density335 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelSaint-Roch at 5.3 km (6 min)
Chief townTours (at 9.8 km, 17 min)Luynes at 5.9 km (7 min)
DepartmentIndre-et-LoireLa Membrolle-sur-Choisille at 5.9 km (8 min)
RegionCentreSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

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?).


SIGHTSEEING
  • 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.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • 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.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Walking and mountain biking trails.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Tour and tasting at Nitray CastleCulture and educationFrom 5 € to 7 €Athée-sur-Cher (24 km)

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PHOTOS
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
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WEATHER
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 18°C
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 16°C
Thursday 23 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 14°C
RESTAURANTS 
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 FondettesFrom 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 Fondettes74 € 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 Fondettes24 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 Fondettes105 € 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 FondettesFrom 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 Fondettes65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 Fondettes626 € 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 FondettesFrom 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 FondettesFrom 1590 € to 2490 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 FondettesFrom 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 FondettesFrom 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 FondettesFrom 15 € to 24 € per day 

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HOTELS
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 FondettesRoom 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 FondettesRoom 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 FondettesRoom from 181 €

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Clarion Hotel Château Belmont Tours
This 4-star hotel is set in a 2.5-hectare park in Tours City Centre. It features a heated swimming pool, a hot tub and a...
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