Fontains: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

The Fontains washhouse dates from the 19th century, has been carefully preserved, and remains a defining feature of the village to this day. The Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur in Fontains dates from the 13th century.

The name of the Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur in Fontains is connected with the possible presence of relics belonging to the saint after whom it is named. The old Briard farmhouses are part of Fontains’ cultural heritage and tell the story of several centuries of local life. The historic paths of Fontains also tell the story of several centuries of local life.

Fontains is home to one of the eight libraries and reading rooms whose cultural activities are supported by the cultural service of Brie Nangissienne.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Fontains plans their stay with Fontains as the accommodation destination.

Landscape

The fertile plains of Brie, which have been cultivated since the Middle Ages, have shaped the landscapes that continue to characterize the municipal area of Fontains to this day.

Hiking

The “De château en fermes briardes” hiking route uses the church of Fontains as its second starting point and is 18.5 km long.

History

The ruins of the Abbaye de Preuilly are located in the vicinity of Fontains.

The historic sites Abbaye de Barbeau, Pincevent, and Abbaye de Jouy-le-Châtel are located in the wider regional area around Fontains. Also located in this wider regional area are the Caverne des Brigands cave, the Source de la Voulzie spring, and the hills of Mont Ussy and Mont Aiveu.

Other places: Cannes-Ecluse, Maisoncelles-En-Brie, Germigny-l'Évêque, Bailly-Romainvilliers, Le Châtelet-En-Brie, Égreville, Rozay-en-Brie, Favières.

For the higher-level travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.