Fontaine-Française: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In 1754, the Château de Fontaine-Française was converted from an old fortified castle into a Neoclassical residential château. Those planning a stay in Fontaine-Française may be considering renting a holiday apartment.

Culture

The current appearance of the Fontaine Henri IV dates from 1806 and was designed in the Neo-Renaissance style. The Fontaine Henri IV also bears a quote from Voltaire’s La Henriade, highlighting the king’s victory and forgiveness.

The Église paroissiale Saint-Sulpice houses ten protected objects. These protected objects include the tombstone of Jean de Vergy.

The historic site of Abbaye Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Bèze and the ruins of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Theuley are located near Fontaine-Française. In the wider region surrounding Fontaine-Française, there are also the Abbaye de Corneux monastery in Saint-Broing, Haute-Saône, and the Château de Vantoux.

Nature

The Torcelle flows through Fontaine-Française and connects the Étang Pagosse with the Étang du Fourneau.

Walks

The Balade patrimoniale de Fontaine-Française is a walking tour where you can discover the history of the village of Fontaine-Française. The Boucle du Fourneau combines cultural discoveries with an exploration of nature.

Transport

Regional bus route R105 connects Gray, Fontaine-Française and Dijon.

To the higher-level travel overview: Cote-Dor.