Fontgombault Explained

Fontgombault
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Le Blanc
Canton:Le Blanc
Insee:36076
Postal Code:36220
Mayor:Philippe Confolant[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Brenne Val de Creuse
Coordinates:46.675°N 0.9861°W
Elevation M:111
Elevation Min M:67
Elevation Max M:136
Area Km2:10.58

Fontgombault (in French pronounced as /fɔ̃ɡɔ̃bo/) is a commune in the Indre department in central France. It is known for Fontgombault Abbey, a Benedictine monastery famous for its Gregorian chant and traditional liturgy.

Geography

The commune is located in the parc naturel régional de la Brenne.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 9 August 2021. fr.