Nouans-les-Fontaines

Nouans -les -Fontaines is a commune with 793 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the canton of Montresor in the Indre- et- Loire in the Centre region.

Geography

Nouans located in the hilly, green landscape of the tourmente valley, which lend their special character next to large agricultural acreage numerous ponds and forests. The city of Tours is 65 kilometers away.

History

Nouans was first mentioned in the 12th century under the name of Sanctus Martinus de Noviento as a fief of the Abbey Villeloin.

Culture and sights

The church of Saint -Martin in the 13th century is a eingetragenens as Inscrit Monument Historique Monument. In the Collegiate Church, the famous Pieta depends on Nouans by Jean Fouquet.

Collegiate Church of Saint -Martin

Pieta by Jean Fouquet

  • Commune in the department of Indre- et- Loire
  • Place in Centre
Centre (French region) Arrondissement Arrondissement of Loches Cantons of France Postal codes in France France
609701
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