On the border between the plain and marshlands, Fontaines prides itself on one of the most beautiful Norman churches in the region, whose portal bears finely carved arcatures and capitals representing mythical animals. Not far off, situated in a charming cul-de-sac which bears its name, the old port, converted into a wash house, still seems to await the arrival of the washer women. Very well preserved, with its wooden framework and its red-tiled roof, its four sets of steps give access to the pool through which water still runs. Behind the church, the old priory buildings constitute a very fine architectural group. A very beautiful pigeon house able to hold 1774 pigeons attests to the wealth of the past lords of Fontaines. Fontaines is also the village where 'Préfou' (a sort of garlic bread) originated.