Fontenay-le-Vicomte
A community guide to Fontenay-le-Vicomte in Île-de-France, la France.
- Population
- 928 residents
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 48.5476, 2.3990
Overview
Fontenay-le-Vicomte is a populated place in Île-de-France, la France. The community supports 928 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Île-de-France. Its position within the broader regional network gives Fontenay-le-Vicomte a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Getting there
Reaching Fontenay-le-Vicomte typically involves the regional road network of Île-de-France or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse la France. Local routes link Fontenay-le-Vicomte to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Île-de-France. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Fontenay-le-Vicomte.
History
The history of Fontenay-le-Vicomte is bound up with the broader story of Île-de-France. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across la France, Fontenay-le-Vicomte has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Fontenay-le-Vicomte sits at approximate coordinates 48.5476 latitude and 2.3990 longitude within Île-de-France. The terrain and natural features around Fontenay-le-Vicomte 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 Île-de-France road network providing the principal routes in and out.