Fontaine-Chalendray

Fontaine-Chalendray

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Geographic information Closest towns
TownFontaine-Chalendray Seigné at 2.9 km (3 mn)
Insee code17162 Bazauges at 3.3 km (3 mn)
Postcode17510 Chives at 4.9 km (5 mn)
Latitude45.9500005 Villiers-Couture at 4.9 km (5 mn)
Longitude-0.1833350 Cressé at 5.5 km (6 mn)
AltitudeFrom 69 to 154 meters Le Gicq at 5.7 km (6 mn)
Surface18.86 km2 Romazières at 6.1 km (6 mn)
Population247 inhabitants Néré at 6.2 km (6 mn)
Density13 inhabitants/km2 Beauvais-sur-Matha at 7.9 km (8 mn)
Chief townLa Rochelle (at 100 km, 95 mn) Ranville-Breuillaud at 8.2 km (9 mn)
DepartmentCharente-Maritime Saleignes at 8.4 km (9 mn)
RegionPoitou-Charentes Search another town

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Town Presentation

Located at 130 m altitude, the town retains some traces of a feudal castle damaged during the religious wars then sold by the family Montmorency-Laval in 1804. The Church of the Assumption of the eleventh / twelfth century, whose sculptures of the facade were decapitated in the late 18th and early 19th century, is included in the inventory of historical monuments (the facade). At the foot of the hill that takes the source antenna, a tributary of the Charente.


Sightseeing

Church of the Assumption of the eleventh / twelfth century and its facade included in the inventory of historical monuments, is under restoration since the fall of 2008. Very beautiful funeral liter and wall paintings discovered.

Hiking road through pleasant woods and hills, the morning sun by beautiful views of St. Jean d'Angely.


Attractions, leisures and activites around

Features: The church of Aulnay de Saintonge 15 km and many Romanesque churches within a radius of 15 km.


Photos
Church of the Assumption
 
Guard Hill north-west of Fontaine-Chalendray

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Restaurants 
Auberge et Chambres d'Hôtes La PrairieHanc
Open from Friday evening to Sunday noon, by reservation. Local cuisine in a pleasant dining room, possibility outdoor summer around the pool
Located at 19.6 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 

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Beds & Breakfasts 
DUFOUR Martine et Jean-Marie     SPECIAL OFFERAntezant-la-Chapelle
A 6 km from St Jean d'Angely, in the chapel anteloop, discover an old house renovated to house Charente where 4 cottages await you. As you walk, you will see Roman art, the route of...
Located at 21 km from Fontaine-Chalendray42 € the double room 
Logis de Bacchus    Vaux-Rouillac
Logis de carractère XIX century, in the heart of a charming Charentais village located between Angoulême and Cognac. Four comfortable and spacious rooms including two with alcoves....
Located at 24 km from Fontaine-Chalendray 
Maison du Tilleul Argente   Courcôme
Very comfortable family chambres d'hotes with superb French breakfast included. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Convenient for Ruffec, Angouleme and the RN10 and TGV train. A warm...
Located at 25 km from Fontaine-Chalendray50 € the double room 

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Vacation rentals 
St Jean d'Angely Jolis B&B & GîtesSaint-Martin-de-Juillers
Charming Charentaise House with Gites and B&B. The delightful two bedroomed independent “Cottage” and one bedroom “Studio” are south facing, and situated in a rural hamlet near to St...
Located at 13.4 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayFrom 450 € to 910 € per week 
Le Domaine de la GensatièreSaint-Fraigne
Once a working farm, now a spacious homely setting the old coach house has been delightfully transformed into a comfortable cottage (gîte) for 4 people. The sunny private garden is...
Located at 13.7 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayFrom 320 € to 460 € per week 
Belle maison Charentaise, proche CognacBréville
We named our house after the Chasselas vine that grows in front of the property and offers a delicious sweet grapes in September. The property dates from around 1850, when it was built...
Located at 18.2 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayFrom 220 € to 450 € per week 

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Campsites 
La Moderation.com La Chapelle-Pouilloux
We are a small family run camping and caravan site in the Deux Sevres region which has on average around 2400 hours of sunshine every year! Second only to Provence and the Côte d'Azur!...
Located at 26 km from Fontaine-Chalendray15 € per day 

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Hotels
Domaine de la Laigne    
8.0
Asnières-la-Giraud
Domaine de la Laigne is an 18th century hotel located in the heart of the Saintonge area, surrounded by the vineyards of Cognac. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Comfortable...
Located at 28 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayRoom from 49 €
Domaine du Breuil   
8.0
Cognac
Set in a beautiful 7-hectare park, this former 19th century castle is now a characterful hotel boasting modern facilities, a maison d'hôtes atmosphere and a panoramic view the Charente...
Located at 29 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayRoom from 55 €

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