Fontan

46km north of Menton on the D2566 toward Sospel.

In the heart of the Roya valley, Fontan is a verdant green village on the banks of the beautiful Roya river.
Its ancient high stone or colored plaster buildings spread out along the water side (perfect for fishing.

Fontan - "Fontes Aquarum" - is famous throughout the region for the quality of its water "la Fouze" which is sold by the Eaux de Fontan company.
Founded in the 17th century, this little village has a baroque style church of The Visitation with a trompe l'œil facade, topped by a multi-coloured dome bell tower. A recently restored chapel dedicated to Saint-Jacques, the Chateau de Caussegne that houses a museum, and the Liberator's Monument, the work of the famous Sacha Sosno dedicated to the memory of American airmen who died in 1944. Life is peaceful in Fontan - just take a look at the village elders sitting on a bench watching the cars go by !

Don't leave Fontan without taking a walk around the Berghe hamlet: set on a steep slope with an immense magnificent mountain as backdrop ancient stone-built houses and terraces sit side by side.
Wonderful pure mountain air and water delight nature lovers, away from the bustling crowds on the coast.