The name La Fontaine-Saint-Martin comes from the Fontaine Saint-Martin spring, which rises behind the church.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in La Fontaine-Saint-Martin is planning a stay in this location.
Culture
The Église Saint-Martin was built around 1120–1130. Inside, there is a stained-glass window entitled “Histoire de saint Martin”. Today, the church is open to the public occasionally, particularly during the Heritage Days and for concerts and artistic events.
The Château du Maurier has been listed as a historic monument since 29 September 1992; the listing includes the château and its outbuildings. It is one of the sights along the “La balade Fontainoise” walking route.
The Maison de Louis Simon houses a collection of antique furniture and recreates the atmosphere of an 18th-century village dwelling. A visit to the Maison-musée de Louis Simon includes discovering the house museum and the village of La Fontaine-Saint-Martin. The house is intended to be preserved as a place of remembrance.
History
The Fontaine Saint-Martin monument was erected in 1818 by Paul Simon, the son of Louis Simon. A niche above the monument houses a statue of Saint Martin holding a shell in his hand.
The stone structure above the Fontaine Saint-Martin spring was built at the beginning of the 19th century, reusing columns from the former priory.
Things to do
“La balade Fontainoise” is a signposted PR walking trail in La Fontaine-Saint-Martin. The route passes the Fontaine Saint-Martin and the Lavoir (washhouse).
