Fontenay-le-Comte

Fontenay-le-Comte

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownFontenay-le-Comte
Insee code85092
Postcode85200
Latitude46.4659720
Longitude-0.8065000
AltitudeFrom 2 to 68 meters
Surface34.05 km²
Population15043 inhabitants
Density441 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsL'Orbrie at 2.9 km
Chief townLa Roche-sur-Yon (at 63 km, 49 min)Pissotte at 3.4 km
DepartmentVendéeLongèves at 3.9 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).

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Horse-drawn carriage trips in Sud-VendéeNature and the outdoorsFrom 274 € to 802 €Sainte-Hermine (22 km)
Discover the Poitevin Marsh by bikeNature and the outdoorsFrom 40 € to 100 €Bessines (29 km)

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PHOTOS
Notre Dame and the Vendee
 
Place Belliard
Five houses Renaissance
 
Arcades place Belliard
Fountain of the Four-Tias
  
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WEATHER
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
Friday 21 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 19°C
Saturday 22 June
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Min. 10°C - Max. 17°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Parfum du Sud    
9.6
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 
La Vallée Chambre d'Hôte    
9.3
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 
La Jolie Maison  
Le Langon
John and Lin offer you a very warm welcome to La Jolie Maison Guesthouse. Situated in a charming farming village on the edge of the 'Venice Vert' in the South Vendee. We have 4 very...
Located 11.5 km from Fontenay-le-Comte62 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Fontenay le comte coeur de ville
Fontenay-le-Comte
House in the heart of historic city in no passing car in a common courtyard was quiet and very pleasant 15 nm of the Poitevin has 45 0h Puy du Fou and rochelle and 1h sands of olonne...
Located in Fontenay-le-ComteFrom 250 € to 360 € per week 
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 250 € to 399 € 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 495 € to 1290 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Flower 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     
7.3
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 37 €
Citôtel Les Eleis    
8
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 a 15-minute drive from the Marais de Poitevin, this Logis Le Rabelais sits in a quiet park with outdoor heated pool, terrace and flowered garden. There is also a sauna, fitness...
Located in Fontenay-le-ComteRoom from 80 €

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