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Doué-la-Fontaine, Maine-et-Loire, France, is a small town and commune of less than 8,000 residents located in the heart of Anjou, a few kilometers from the great châteaux of the Loire River.
Sights
Doué-la-Fontaine is the site of the oldest habitable "donjon" (the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress) in France, dating back to the year 900.
Nearby are the troglodyte and mushroom caves. Four kilometers from the town, the Zoo of Doue La Fontaine is partly built within the network of the troglodytes sites and dwellings. Recently, a cave containing sarcophaguses was unearthed.
Miscellaneous
Known as the rose capital of France, a "Festival of the Rose" is held in July of each year where in one park alone more than 800 varieties can be seen.
External link
- History of the village and a collection of photos (http://perso.wanadoo.fr/dlf49/text_htm/menu.html) including a Carolingian residence and an ancient stone coliseum. (in English)