Fontanières, Rural commune in Creuse, France
The village of Fontanières spreads across 15.91 square kilometers of countryside terrain, positioned at an elevation of 541 meters in central France.
The nineteenth-century church of Our Lady of the Road and the ruins of Salvert château mark the religious and noble heritage of Fontanières.
Agricultural traditions remain central to the identity of Fontanières, with farming activities shaping the local landscape and community practices.
The commune connects to neighboring towns through roads D24, D25, and D996, while a TER railway service provides regional transportation options.
Fontanières maintains a population density of 16 inhabitants per square kilometer, with one-third of its residences serving as secondary homes.
Location: Creuse
Location: arrondissement of Aubusson
Elevation above the sea: 390 m
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Charron, Évaux-les-Bains, Reterre, Rougnat, Saint-Julien-la-Genête, Château-sur-Cher
Address: 1 place de la Mairie, 23110 Fontanières
Phone: +33555823428
Email: mairiedefontanieres@wanadoo.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.10861,2.50056
Latest update: April 23, 2025 14:03
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