Fontenay-le-Comte

Fontenay-le-Comte

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownFontenay-le-ComteL'Orbrie at 2.9 km
Insee code85092Pissotte at 3.4 km
Postcode85200Longèves at 3.9 km
Latitude46.4659720Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq at 4.7 km
Longitude-0.8065000Fontaines at 4.9 km
AltitudeFrom 2 to 68 metersSérigné at 4.9 km
Surface34.05 km²Chaix at 5.1 km
Population14464 inhabitantsAuzay at 5.3 km
Density446 inhabitants/km²Saint-Martin-de-Fraigneau at 5.9 km
National labelsMontreuil at 6.9 km
Chief townLa Roche-sur-Yon (at 63 km, 49 min)Mervent at 7.5 km
DepartmentVendéePetosse at 8.1 km
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Renaissance city and former capital of Lower Poitou, Fontenay-le-Comte is located in the South Vendee, the gateway to the Marais Poitevin, a few miles from the Puy du Fou and Rochelle.

Gastronomic specialties: Brioche, and Préfou Stuffed Vendeans eels mojettes and ham Vendee, Vendee its fiefs: red wines, white and pink, and his jams.


SIGHTSEEING

Hiking and biking in the Mervent.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Fontenay-le-Comte
Information pointsTourist Office of Fontenay-le-Comte
Leisure centresMuseum Vendéen de Fontenay-Le-Comte
MonumentsCastle of Terre-Neuve,   Church Saint-Jean
Performance hallsEspace René Cassin

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Do not miss the Biennale at Pentecost: floral floats parade and the Countess compose the animation.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Walks in the Marais Poitevin with or without (wet marsh or dried).

PHOTOS
Notre Dame and the Vendee
 
Place Belliard
Five houses Renaissance
 
Arcades place Belliard
Fountain of the Four-Tias
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 34°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 22°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Parfum du Sud    
9.3
Fontenay-le-Comte
Vendéenne in a restored seventeenth century, and Lucette Bernard Lhommeau will make you enjoy a cozy environment bucolique. Un inside or it is good vivre. Chambres Breakfast and large...
Located in Fontenay-le-ComteFrom 45 € to 56 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes en Sud Vendée  
Velluire
In the Marais Poitevin, Massigny is a secret valley beside the river Vendée where a renovated old barn gives you a warm welcome. A double room and a family room, both with shower and...
Located 7.5 km from Fontenay-le-ComteFrom 30 € to 57 € the double room 
La Vallée Chambre d'Hôte    
9.5
Xanton-Chassenon
19th century restored millhouse near to Fontenay le Comte with 5 ensuite double bedrooms (shower and toilet) hairdryer. Tea and coffee facilities. Open all year. Meals on request. 3...
Located 8.9 km from Fontenay-le-Comte48 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Chollet
Sérigné
Renovated country. Located full south hillside. 4 rooms (kitchen, living room, bathroom, Upstairs 2 bedrooms, toilet.
Located 5.5 km from Fontenay-le-ComteFrom 240 € to 390 € per week 
Domaine la Batière
Sérigné
Ideally situated for exploring the Vendee, Atlantic coast, the Marais Poitevin and Fontenay le Comte, La Rochelle and Ile de Re, 3 cottages and a comfortable guest room, capacity 24...
Located 6.2 km from Fontenay-le-ComteFrom 475 € to 1270 € per week 
House for 11 persons
Maillé
Mitoen housing, along the river.
Located 14.7 km from Fontenay-le-ComteFrom 320 € to 530 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping le lidon    
10
Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
Family camping, quiet location in green surroundings in the middle channel of the Green Venice (Poitevin Marsh) rental gypsy caravan, cottage and tents equipped, heated pool (open July...
Located 21 km from Fontenay-le-ComteFrom 16.50 € to 23.30 € per day 

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HOTELS
P'tit Déj Hôtel Fontenay     
7.7
Fontenay-le-Comte
The P'tit Déj Hôtel is located close to the A83 motorway, 2.5 km from the centre of Fontenay-le-Comte in the Vendée region. Hotel Fontenay provides bright, spacious guest rooms. Each...
Located in Fontenay-le-ComteRoom from 50 €
Citôtel Les Eleis     
8.3
Fontenay-le-Comte
The Citôtel les Eleis is situated 3 km from Fontenay-le-Comte, in the south of the Vendée Region. Each guest room has a private bathroom, Canal + TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests of the Citôtel...
Located in Fontenay-le-ComteRoom from 60 €
Logis Le Rabelais     
8.3
Fontenay-le-Comte
Set in the Marais de Poitevin, a 30-minute drive from the Atlantic Ocean, this Logis sits in a quiet park with outdoor pool, terrace and playground. Logis de Rabelais offers en suite...
Located in Fontenay-le-ComteRoom from 79 €

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Vendée
Hôtel D'Angleterre
Located in Les Sables d'Olonne, the Angleterre is opposite the port and 2 minutes from the beach. It offers rooms with satellite...
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