Fontanges

Fontanges

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Geographic information Closest towns
TownFontanges Saint-Paul-de-Salers at 4.5 km (5 mn)
Insee code15070 Salers at 5.6 km (7 mn)
Postcode15140 Saint-Martin-Valmeroux at 7.7 km (9 mn)
Latitude45.1137670 Saint-Chamant at 9.4 km (11 mn)
Longitude2.5034340 Saint-Projet-de-Salers at 9.6 km (11 mn)
AltitudeFrom 664 to 1246 meters Le Fau at 10.2 km (12 mn)
Surface18.04 km2 Saint-Bonnet-de-Salers at 10.3 km (12 mn)
Population230 inhabitants Sainte-Eulalie at 12.7 km (15 mn)
Density12 inhabitants/km2 Besse at 15.4 km (17 mn)
Chief townAurillac (at 36 km, 38 mn) Anglards-de-Salers at 16.3 km (18 mn)
DepartmentCantal Drugeac at 16.9 km (18 mn)
RegionAuvergne Search another town

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Town Presentation

Small town built along the river in Aspre. With remarkable architecture, the heart of the town stretches along the esplanade of gravel, ideal to relax beside the river once highly valued for the rich alum who whitened clothes and cared for diseases skin.


Sightseeing

A magnificent Gothic church of the 15th century and a real curiosity: the monolithic chapel dedicated to Saint Michel, dug in the rock that recalls the castle Fontanges was once backed the bloc.


Events and celebrations

Country Market in July and August, with music and products Auvergne (aligot, ...), tasting sausages on "Gravel", shade, tables and benches for all to enjoy.

Annual festival the first Sunday in August.


Attractions, leisures and activites around

Visit castles around (Anjony. ..) and the medieval town of Salers.


Photos
Houses in the village
 
View from the village under snow
Houses in the village
 
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Restaurants 
Auberge de Saint-Julien-aux-BoisSaint-Julien-aux-Bois
Come and discover at the edge of a nice little village surrounded by forests a familiar inn with a light and healthy cuisine based on the local produce and mostly organic, and 6 comfortable...
Located at 29 km from FontangesFrom 15 € to 40 € per person 

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Beds & Breakfasts 
La maison de jeanne      SPECIAL OFFERThiézac
Chrystelle and hugues welcome you in this great house bathed in sunlight and the sweetness of life in the heart of Thiézac: small village of cantal. 4 large comfortable rooms are available....
Located at 16.8 km from FontangesFrom 44 € to 50 € the double room 
Les Ombrages    Pleaux
Overlooking the old cattle market and less than a minute walk from the centre of Pleaux, Les Ombrages offers the best of two worlds. Tranquillity and comfort within the house and its...
Located at 22 km from FontangesFrom 40 € to 70 € the double room 

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Vacation rentals 
Chalets du lac des GravesLascelle
75m ² of comfort in an exceptional setting: 40ha of nature in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes. 3 large bedrooms (2 storeys) calm nature relaxation oxygen ideal for small groups...
Located at 8.6 km from FontangesFrom 550 € to 620 € per week 
Lac des GravesLascelle
Guaranteed escape in the heart of the volcanoes of Auvergne an exceptional natural site of 40ha calm nature relaxation oxygen very comfortable 3 *** timeless 20m ² Ideally located 30...
Located at 11.7 km from Fontanges 
Village de gites les LevadesValette
30 km from Salers, 45 km from the slopes, 5 km from shops, House for 6 people (30 max.), 65 m², 8000 m² of garden, 4 room (s), 3 room (s), Terrace, view of the countryside. Along...
Located at 18.8 km from FontangesFrom 360 € to 600 € per week 

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Campsites 
La Pommeraie       SPECIAL OFFERVic-sur-Cère
Family Camping with heated indoor pools and waterslides. Locations on the terrace with panoramic views of the Cantal volcanoes. Activities and entertainment day and evening for children...
Located at 17.7 km from FontangesFrom 15 € to 26 € per day 
Camping de la presqu'île d'espinet Saint-Gérons
Camping 3 stars on a lake of 600ha or you can go fishing, water sports, beach lifeguard, swimming, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, the quiet location of mobile home and cottage.
Located at 30 km from FontangesFrom 13 € to 15 € per day 

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Hotels
Château de La Fromental 
9.8
Fontanges
Calm, nature and relaxation are the characteristics of this 'chambre and table d'hôtes' property located in Fontanges, 5 kilometers from Salers, just next to the Volcanoes of Auvergne...
Located in FontangesRoom from 90 €
Logis Le Bailliage    
8.0
Salers
Perched at 950 metres altitude, this charming hotel welcomes you in a typical building of the Auvergne area. Whether for a short or long stay, everything has been thought in the Logis...
Located at 2.8 km from FontangesRoom from 75 €
Hostellerie de La Maronne     
8.3
Saint-Martin-Valmeroux
This property is an Auvergne-style edifice built in the 19th century that features 18 rooms and 4 apartments bordered by a 17-acre park where coexist wide nature with falls and a pond,...
Located at 3.2 km from FontangesRoom from 100 €

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