Fontenay, France

Normandy · France

Fontenay is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,766. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,766 Population 814/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Fontenay

Fontenay-en-Vexin is a former commune in the Eure department in the Normandy region in northern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Vexin-sur-Epte.

People

Population1,766
Density814/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population1,766
Population Density814 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates49.5599°, 0.1839°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (771 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fontenay

Fontenay is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,766. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Fontenay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density814/sq mi
Coordinates49.5599°N, 0.1839°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jul 14, 2011.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 56 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 46 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 91 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 127 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 28 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 49 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 128 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 58 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 29 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 28 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 99 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 36 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 20 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 119 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 130 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 128 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 147 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 56 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 115 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Fontenay has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 42°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Fontenay

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe Scolaire Thomas Pesquet - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fontenay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Horizon - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eure du Blues blues, blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Ouest Track Radio indie pop, indie rock AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Fontenay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Appartement témoin Perret
Batteries du Mont Canisy
Blockhaus 39-45
Conservatoire Maritime du Havre
Ecomusée de la Pomme et du Cidre
Eugene Boudin Museum
Galerie du Musée
Hôtel Dubocage de Bléville - Musée
La mora
La Vitrine du Lin
Le Havre Port Center
Les Franciscaines
Maison de l'Armateur
Maison du Patrimoine et des Cités Provisoires
Maison du Patrimoine et des Cités Provisoires
Maison Maurice Leblanc
Musée d'Art Moderne André Malraux
Musée d'Ethnographie
Musée de la Marine
Musée de la villa Montebello
Musée découverte du Chocolat
Musée des Pêcheries
Musée du Patrimoine
Musée du Prieuré
Musée Satie
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Palais Bénédictine
Paléospace
Prieuré de Graville
Villa Strassburger

Libraries in Fontenay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliohèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Anne de Graville0.0
Bibliothèque Armand Salacrou0.0
Bibliothèque de Rouelles0.0
Bibliothèque du Mont Gaillard0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Saint Exupéry0.0
Bibliothèque Oscar Niemeyer0.0
Bibliothèque PH Laurant0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
CDI0.0
L'Apostrophe0.0
L'escale médiathèque0.0
La Mare aux livres0.0
Le Point Lecture0.0
Librairie du marché0.0
Lire à la plage0.0
Lire à la plage0.0
Lire à la plage0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Beuzeville0.0
Médiathèque de Caucriauville0.0
Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor0.0
Médiathèque Martin Luther King0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Relais Lecture Aplemont0.0
Relais Lecture Le Parvis0.0
Relais Lecture Le Satellite0.0
Relais Lecture Massillon0.0
Relais Lecture Pré FLeuri0.0
Relais Lecture Sanvic0.0
Relais-Lecture de Soquence0.0

Farmers Markets in Fontenay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle au beurre
Le Bout-Menteux
Les Halles
Les Halles Centrales
Manché de Montivilliers
Marché aux Poissons
Marché aux Poissons
Marché aux poissons
Marché de Graville
Marché le samedi matin
Marché le samedi matin
Marché lundi, mercredi, vendredi
Marché mercredi et vendredi
Place du Marché

Castles in Fontenay

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château du Tôt

Breweries in Fontenay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La JJAP Brasserie Les 2 Terres
Paillette

Stadiums & Teams in Fontenay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fontenay

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Deauville Normandie airportDOLMedium Airport
Le Havre-Octeville AirportLEHMedium Airport
Bernay-Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Berville sur Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bolleville Airfield-Small Airport
Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
Havre-Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Valery-Vittefleur Airfield-Small Airport
Yvetot Lucien Camu Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fontenay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Michel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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What is the population of Fontenay?

Fontenay has a population of 1,766 residents and is located in France. The population density is 814 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fontenay?

Fontenay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.

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