Fontaine-Chalendray

Fontaine-Chalendray

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownFontaine-ChalendraySeigné at 2.9 km (3 min)
Insee code17162Bazauges at 3.3 km (3 min)
Postcode17510Chives at 4.9 km (5 min)
Latitude45.9500005Villiers-Couture at 4.9 km (5 min)
Longitude-0.1833350Cressé at 5.5 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 69 to 154 metersLe Gicq at 5.7 km (6 min)
Surface18.86 km²Romazières at 6.1 km (6 min)
Population241 inhabitantsNéré at 6.2 km (6 min)
Density13 inhabitants/km²Beauvais-sur-Matha at 7.9 km (8 min)
Chief townLa Rochelle (at 100 km, 95 min)Ranville-Breuillaud at 8.2 km (9 min)
DepartmentCharente-MaritimeSaleignes at 8.4 km (9 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
LOCATION

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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 historic buildings, restored in the fall 2008 to spring 2010. Beautiful murals and funerary liter to discover.

Very nice hiking trails through the woods and hills, with morning sun overlooking beautiful St Jean d'Angely.

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Natural sitesWood of Fontaine

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 Fontaine-Chalendray
Guard Hill in summer
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -8°C - Max. -1°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
DUFOUR Martine et Jean-Marie    
9.8
Antezant-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 21 km from Fontaine-Chalendray45 € the double room 
Maison du Tilleul Argente    
9.5
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 25 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayFrom 25 € to 50 € the double room 
L'acacia    
10
Périgné
The Acacia, in an environment with trees and flowers of 40 acres brings you Nature and Relaxation. Near the Marais Poitevin, in the Pays Mellois, rich in history and Roman art, acacia...
Located 26 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayFrom 50 € to 54 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le Domaine de la Gensatière
Saint-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. New swimming pool (11 m x 5...
Located 13.7 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayFrom 400 € to 540 € per week 
Gite logis des fins bois  
9.5
Sigogne
Comfortable cottage with pool 6X12 in the vineyards of Cognac.  2 bedrooms, 1 living room, dining room, total area 87 m², private terrace, outdoor games for children, free bicycle rental,...
Located 24 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayFrom 465 € to 600 € per week 
Gite a la ferme
Antezant-la-Chapelle
Charente house restored in traditiion independent, quiet. Grain farm with farmyard.
Located 25 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayFrom 280 € to 380 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
La moderation.com   
8.3
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 28 km from Fontaine-Chalendray15 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Four à Pain    
8.6
Courcelles
Set in the countryside, 2 km from the medieval market town of Saint-Jean-d'Angély, this guesthouse offers rooms with private entrances in a former bread oven house. Guests can enjoy...
Located 23 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayRoom from 55 €
Abbaye Royale    
6.9
Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Hostel Abbaye Royale is a 17-century historic monument located in Saint Jean d'Angély. This hostel features a large exterior courtyard. Each room is in a simple décor and is equipped...
Located 26 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayRoom from 42 €
Relais la Fleur Maisonnay  
Maisonnay
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a sun terrace, this motel is located 7 km from the town of Melle. The grill restaurant hosts themed evenings and there is a games room. A flat-screen...
Located 28 km from Fontaine-ChalendrayRoom from 39 €

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Privilège L'Escale Marine
Location in La Rochelle, beside Port des Minimes, this residence offers an indoor heated pool and a spa with a fitness centre,...
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