Fondettes

Fondettes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownFondettesSaint-Roch at 5.3 km (6 min)
Insee code37109Luynes at 5.9 km (7 min)
Postcode37230La Membrolle-sur-Choisille at 5.9 km (8 min)
Latitude47.4048130Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire at 7.5 km (10 min)
Longitude0.5999710La Riche at 8.1 km (11 min)
AltitudeFrom 42 to 100 metersMettray at 8.4 km (12 min)
Surface31.83 km²Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny at 8.7 km (9 min)
Population10686 inhabitantsPernay at 9.3 km (11 min)
Density335 inhabitants/km²Tours at 9.7 km (16 min)
National labelSaint-Genouph at 11.1 km (15 min)
Chief townTours (at 9.8 km, 17 min)Charentilly at 11.1 km (13 min)
DepartmentIndre-et-LoireSaint-Pierre-des-Corps at 12.7 km (21 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.

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 14 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 7°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 stone building. The cuisine is traditional...
Located 4 km from FondettesFrom 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 FondettesFrom 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 FondettesFrom 15 € to 35 € 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 
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 Fondettes85 € 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 FondettesFrom 130 € to 145 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 FondettesFrom 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 Fondettes650 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 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    
9.6
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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     
8.2
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 FondettesRoom 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 FondettesRoom 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 FondettesRoom from 194 €

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