Doué-la-Fontaine, Administrative division in Maine-et-Loire, France.
Description
Doué-la-Fontaine is a town in Maine-et-Loire in western France, spread across rolling terrain. The place features a theater, media library, cinema, and other public facilities that shape its amenities for residents and visitors.
History
The site contains remains of an early Christian baptistry from the 6th century, built near natural springs. These foundations lie beneath the ruins of a pre-Romanesque church structure, revealing very ancient settlement.
Culture
The town has long been defined by rose growing, with nurseries and flower farms shaping the local landscape. Visitors notice greenhouses and cultivated gardens throughout the area, which form the visual identity of the place.
Practical
The town is easily walkable and offers several museums and cultural venues worth visiting. The best time to explore is from spring through autumn, when the weather is pleasant and the rose gardens are in bloom.
Did you know?
The ground beneath the town is honeycomb with extensive caves, formed from shell deposits left by an ancient sea. These underground spaces have been used for various purposes over time and shape the hidden character of the place.
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Zoo de Doué
1.9 km
Motte castrale de Doué-la-Fontaine
682 m
Les Perrières
1.1 km
Troglodytes et sarcophages
1.6 km
Les Chemins de la Rose
2.9 km
Église Saint-Denis, Doué-la-Fontaine
299 m
Château de Soulanger
1.9 km
Cour de Douces
1.6 km
Aux Anciens Commerces
1.9 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Forges
3.6 kmMoulin à vent des Bleuces
4.5 km
Théâtre Philippe Noiret
304 m
Arènes de Doué-la-Fontaine
522 m
Église Saint-Pierre de Doué-la-Fontaine
161 mScenic viewpoint
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1.8 kmLa Rue des Pierrières
1.1 kmLes Troglos de la Sablière
614 mTroglodytes et Sarcophages
1.6 kmMaisons troglodytiques
879 mLes Arènes
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