Fontaines

Fontaines

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Geographic information Closest towns
TownFontaines Rully at 4.9 km (5 mn)
Insee code71202 Farges-lès-Chalon at 6.1 km (7 mn)
Postcode71150 Mercurey at 6.5 km (7 mn)
Latitude46.8496170 Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu at 7.1 km (7 mn)
Longitude4.7715320 La Loyère at 7.1 km (7 mn)
AltitudeFrom 183 to 315 meters Mellecey at 7.4 km (7 mn)
Surface24.73 km2 Champforgeuil at 7.8 km (8 mn)
Population2349 inhabitants Dracy-le-Fort at 7.9 km (8 mn)
Density94 inhabitants/km2 Saint-Jean-de-Vaux at 8.8 km (9 mn)
Chief townMâcon (at 70 km, 49 mn) Bouzeron at 9.9 km (11 mn)
DepartmentSaône-et-Loire Chagny at 10.3 km (10 mn)
RegionBurgundy Search another town

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Town Presentation

In Chalonnaise, Fontaines extends in the agricultural plain at the foot of Saint-Hilaire.

Fontaines owes its name to the many springs flowing in its territory. The village is crossed by many small streams that feed washing and fountains.

The charm of beautiful properties and assets of the former added floral impeccable.


Sightseeing

  • The Church of St. Just was built between the 14th and 15th century with stones from ancient quarries of Saint-Hilaire. It has a massive tower pierced on each side of its two twin bays semicircular. The octagonal spire is covered with glazed tiles. Four stone pinnacles adorn the base. The chapels are covered with lava.
  • Village Water and Stone ", Fontaines has beautiful washing:
  • The wash of the Fourth Canoe (1866)
  • The laundry Moulin (1924)
  • The laundry Saint Nicolas (1832) octagonal, with a circular pool that served as a watering place for animals coupling
  • The laundry of Fontaines (1877) with its impluvium device which allows to retrieve and store rainwater
  • The washing of the street Chamilly (1849)
  • The tower of Saint Hilaire built in 1862 is located on the hill of the same name. On top of this building beautiful stone throne statue of the Virgin. The bell is inside a particular virtues. Legend has it that a young girl coming on Easter Monday for them to ring the bell 3 times to marry within the year.
  • Green Lane runs along the Central Canal. 2-3-4 loops pass through Fontaines and allow to appreciate the charm.
  • In the plains, many hiking trails.
  • The fitness trail on the mountain made St. Hilaire offers 3 marked trails to explore, among other things, the vineyards, woods and beautiful scenery.


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Restaurants 
Le grand varennes  SPECIAL OFFERVarennes-le-Grand
Hotel bar / restaurant Pizzeria
Located at 17.8 km from FontainesFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 
Le fleuryBeaune
Located in the down town, only a minute away from the famous Hospices of Beaune and pedestrian streets, the restaurant Le Fleury will be considered among the more pleasant stopping...
Located at 19.9 km from FontainesFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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Beds & Breakfasts 
Manoir Moulin Madame     Givry
Moulin Madame is located 5 km from the town of Chalon-sur-Saône in the south of Burgundy. The building is a traditional stone house dating from the fifteenth century, full of charm,...
Located at 6.4 km from FontainesFrom 70 € to 110 € the double room 
Chambres d'Hôtes Le Chasot    Saint-Loup-de-la-Salle
2 rooms of hosts, great comfort 3 ears NN, located in the middle of Burgundy, to 9 km of Beaune (Capital of the Wines of Burgundy). Independent access. 1st CH. : 2 to 4 sea-green. with...
Located at 14.6 km from Fontaines70 € the double room 
Chambres d'Hôtes le Chasot    Saint-Loup-de-la-Salle
Dans le calme, la tranquillité et le repos, au cœur de la Bourgogne, à quelques minutes de Beaune, capitale renommée pour ses bons vins, ses hospices, sa gastronomie, à la frange de...
Located at 14.7 km from Fontaines75 € the double room 

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Vacation rentals 
Gite La Petite MaisonSaint-Martin-sous-Montaigu
On the famous Wine trail, in the heart of the hils of the Côte Chalonnaise, our gite is the ideal starting point for visiting south Burgundy. Easy access (12 km from Chalon/Saône and...
Located at 5.8 km from FontainesFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 
Gite rural La Grande VarenneSaint-Loup-de-la-Salle
In the heart of Burgundy, an agricultural and wine-producing country where good-living is associated with good eating and good drinking , Edouard and Marie-Christine welcome you in...
Located at 16.5 km from FontainesFrom 460 € to 545 € per week 

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Campsites 
La heronniere    Laives
Family campsite surrounded by 3 lakes for swimming 1 and 2 others for fishing, on the site you will find 1 swimming pool, volleyball, ping pong, chess, pedal kart, snack, bread ...
Located at 23 km from Fontaines19,10 € per day 

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Hotels
Hostellerie du Château de Bellecroix    
7.9
Chagny
Set in the heart of the Burgundy area, this former castle (12th and 18th-centuries) offers a welcoming atmosphere and blends tradition with modern comfort. The Hostellerie du Château...
Located at 5.4 km from FontainesRoom from 90 €
Hôtel Le Dracy    
7.8
Dracy-le-Fort
In Dracy-le-Fort, two steps from Chalon-sur-Saône, let yourself be pampered in this charming hotel set in a 2-hectare park. Le Dracy hotel features 47 guest rooms with unique decor,...
Located at 5.7 km from FontainesRoom from 80 €
Hotel De La Ferte   
8.1
Chagny
Near Beaune, charming hotel** in an ancient Burgundian mansion, completely renovated. Wonderful garden where breakfast is served during Summer. Welcome at home.
Located at 6.5 km from FontainesRoom from 59 €

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