Doué-la-Fontaine

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Maine-et-Loire

Location: arrondissement of Saumur

Location: Doué-en-Anjou

Elevation above the sea: 75 m

Shares border with: Louresse-Rochemenier, Brossay, Concourson-sur-Layon, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Forges, Montfort, Saint-Georges-sur-Layon, Vaudelnay, Les Verchers-sur-Layon

Address: 49700 Doué-la-Fontaine, France

Website: http://ville-douelafontaine.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.19306,-0.27556

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:31