Fontenois-La-Ville: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Fontenois-la-Ville is located in the Vallée de la Lanterne Natura 2000 site, which is designated under both the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive.

Those choosing Fontenois-la-Ville as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature and landscape

Pastureland, particularly for livestock farming, accounts for 44 % of the area of Fontenois-la-Ville. Several ponds are located north of the village. The Superbe also flows through Fontenois-la-Ville.

The landscape around Fontenois-la-Ville features hiking trails and circular routes for walkers and mountain bikers. The hiking and mountain biking routes pass through a landscape with gentle slopes.

Fishing is possible in the rivers and ponds around Fontenois-la-Ville.

Culture and history

The Church of Saint Bartholomew essentially dates from the 17th and 18th centuries. Its bell tower dates from 1723.

The Church of Saint Bartholomew replaced a medieval predecessor, which was built when the lands of Fontenois were part of one of the 27 outlying districts of the Templar commandery of Villedieu-en-Fontenette.

The Church of Saint Bartholomew retains a communion rail from the 18th century.

Experiences

Mathieu Morel – Maraîcher offers garden tours and botanical excursions. Pick-your-own is also available there by prior arrangement.

The Roulottes de Fontenois offer a nature getaway at the pace of a Comtois horse.

Discover more

Other destinations: Ray-Sur-Saône, Magny-Jobert, Champagney, Belfahy, La Neuvelle-Lès-Scey, Marnay, Saint-Loup-Sur-Semouse, Plancher-Bas

To the overview of the wider travel region: Haute-Saône.