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Village of Fontan

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Elevation : 400m
06540 Fontan
Fontan
©Vincent Jacques
Village de Fontan
©Vincent Jacques
The village was located on the left bank of the Roya in the current district «La Tourette».
Fontan takes its name from the many springs and fountains that supply water to the village.

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All year 2025 - Open everyday

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Village of Fontan
Elevation : 400m
06540 Fontan

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    Central Fountain
    Central Fountain
    Fontan, taking its name from the word "fountain", the municipality wants to provide the locality with a construction to provide water to the population.
    Fontan
    War memorial
    War memorial
    The decision to erect a monument to recall the names of the dead Fontanais for France was taken by the Municipal Council on July 6, 1919.
    Fontan
    Border bridge
    Border bridge
    This building replaces a first bridge built in the middle of the 15th century by the general salt gabelier, to whom the Duke of Savoy grants the monopoly of this precious...
    Fontan
    Usine Edf
    Usine Edf
    Started at the same time as the water intake at the Paganin border and the water supply canal, the construction of this plant requires more than 500 workers.
    Fontan
    Dog trainer and dog warden - Roya Valley
    Dog trainer and dog warden - Roya Valley
    Dog training and reeducation at home or outside. Dog walking during your absence. Intervenes on : Menton - Nice - Tende - Fontan - Breil-sur-Roya
    Fontan
    Fontan-Saorge Railway Station
    Fontan-Saorge Railway Station
    Fontan-Saorge railway station. No automatic ticketing. Accessible from outside only, covered platforms.
    Fontan
    Furnished Tourist Accomodation Le Moulin de la Source
    from525 €
    Furnished Tourist Accomodation Le Moulin de la Source
    Independent cottage in a former flour mill completely renovated on the Roya river. Small private beach, solarium and large terrace to enjoy the river and the sun. Detached...
    Fontan
    Fontan 2025 festivities program
    18May
    Fontan 2025 festivities program
    Provisional program of festivities and events 2025 : MAY - Rétro Fontan: Sunday May 18 JUNE - Berghe dans les prés: Saturday June 7 -Oven festival: Saturday June...
    Fontan
    Retro Fontan
    18May
    Retro Fontan
    A full day of activities and musical entertainment! Photo exhibitions, vintage vehicles, garage sale, lumberjack competition, concert by the Vallauris choir in the church, and...
    Fontan
    Updated on 11 April 2024 at 12:28
     by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
     (Offer identifier : 4989994)
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