Fontanès
A community guide to Fontanès in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, la France.
- Population
- 587 residents
- Region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 45.5475, 4.4403
Overview
Fontanès is a populated place in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, la France. The community supports 587 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Its position within the broader regional network gives Fontanès a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Getting there
Reaching Fontanès typically involves the regional road network of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse la France. Local routes link Fontanès to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Fontanès.
Community and amenities
Fontanès offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Fontanès's residents. Visitors passing through Fontanès encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Fontanès sits at approximate coordinates 45.5475 latitude and 4.4403 longitude within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The terrain and natural features around Fontanès reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes road network providing the principal routes in and out.