Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #1 in Fontenay-le-Comte, France

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.8 km
Ascend 38 m
Descend 53 m

Explore Fontenay-le-Comte in France with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.

Sight 1: Château de Terre-Neuve

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The Castle of Terre Neuve is an historic château in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France. It has been listed as an official historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture since 1978. The Castle of Terre Neuve was built in the 1580s and 1590s for Nicolas Rapin.

Wikipedia: Château de Terre-Neuve (EN)

434 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Tour Rivalland

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The Rivalland Tower is a building located in Fontenay-le-Comte, France.

Wikipedia: Tour Rivalland (FR)

481 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Église Notre-Dame

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The Notre-Dame church is a Roman Catholic church, located in Fontenay-le-Comte, south-east of Vendée, in France. The church was attached from 1317 to 1648 to the former diocese of Maillezais, before the latter was poured into the diocese of La Rochelle. Since the Concordat of June 11, 1817, the church is now in the diocese of Luçon.

Wikipedia: Église Notre-Dame de Fontenay-le-Comte (FR)

253 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Fontaine des Quatre-Tias

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The Fontaine des Quatre-Tias is a fountain located in Fontenay-le-Comte, France.

Wikipedia: Fontaine des Quatre-Tias (FR)

410 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Maison Millepertuis

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Maison Millepertuis is a house located in Fontenay-le-Comte, France.

Wikipedia: Maison Millepertuis (FR)

224 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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The Église Saint-Jean is a Roman Catholic church in Fontenay-le-Comte, France. It is dedicated to St. John the Baptist, as can be seen on its stained glass windows.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Jean de Fontenay-le-Comte (FR)

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Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

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