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Things to see in Doué La Fontaine (France): 27 places and when to go
Doué La Fontaine is a town in France, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (16), History (7), With kids (2). The best known are Château de Montreuil-Bellay, Château d'Épinats and Château de Martigné-Briand. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.1886, -0.2976
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (16) · History (7) · With kids (2) · Hiking (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 262 km as the crow flies
What to see in Doué La Fontaine
The places in and around Doué La Fontaine, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Château de Montreuil-BellayCastle in France12 km
- Château d'ÉpinatsCastle6.9 km
- Château de Martigné-BriandCastle11 km
- Écurie du Château de SoulangerCastle885 m
- Moulin à vent des BleucesHistory2.8 km
- Porte du Moulin (Montreuil-Bellay)City gate12 km
- Zoo de DouéZoo in France4 m
- Château de Fosse-SècheWinery7.6 km
- De la Manche aux Pyrénées 09, Saumur - ThouarsHiking13 km
- Demeure de BeaulieuHistory14 km
- Domaine Armand DavidWinery6.2 km
- Domaine CLOWinery9.4 km
- Domaine de l’EnchantoirWinery11 km
- Domaine de l'Eté et château des RochettesWinery6.8 km
- Domaine de la PaleineWinery7.8 km
- Domaine de Pied FlondWinery13 km
- Domaine des CèdresWinery9.3 km
- Domaine des GrouasWinery14 km
- Domaine du Grand MoulinWinery8.7 km
- Domaine du Haut-BellayWinery14 km
- EXO 49 / Anjou Wake ParkWith kids17 km
- Joseph VerdierWinery14 km
- La RebellerieWinery12 km
- Le Domaine du PortailleWinery13 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Les Coteaux du Layon et de la Loire
- Food and drink: Les deux brunes, M&S Bouchet
When to go to Doué La Fontaine
The best time to visit Doué La Fontaine is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:41
- FebPossible10:02
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:21
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecPossible8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Doué La Fontaine
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 262 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Montsoreau77 places27 km
- Val-du-Layon34 places32 km
- Angers31 places37 km
- Saint-Aubin-de-Baubigné8 places37 km
- Azay-le-Rideau49 places53 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Doué La Fontaine?
The best known: Château de Montreuil-Bellay, Château d'Épinats, Château de Martigné-Briand, Écurie du Château de Soulanger, Moulin à vent des Bleuces. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Doué La Fontaine?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to Doué La Fontaine?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 262 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Doué La Fontaine as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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