Avon
Avon is a commune located in the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region, about 17.5 km from Melun and just 2.4 km from Fontainebleau. It forms a single urban area with Fontainebleau and is part of its economic basin. Avon is first mentioned as a parish in a charter from 839 AD.
History
Historically, Avon and Fontainebleau have been interconnected, with recent archaeological discoveries revealing a Gaulish village dating back to 250-30 BC beneath the Château grounds. The Avon-Fontainebleau train station opened in 1846, and a steam tram operated between the station and the château from 1885 to 1890, later replaced by a tramway until 1953.
During World War II, Avon’s mayor, Rémy Dumoncel, and several residents were arrested for their resistance activities, ultimately perishing in deportation. Significant landmarks include the 11th-century Saint-Pierre Church, the Basses-Loges Priory, and the Carmelite convent, which housed a small seminary and later became a spiritual center.
Prominent figures associated with Avon include Père Jacques de Jésus, who helped hide Jewish children during the war, and several local resistance members honored as "Righteous Among the Nations". The town's rich history and heritage are commemorated in various ways, including streets named after these heroes.
It is also the final resting place of Katherine Mansfield.
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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Monsieur Fifi
Artist
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Education & Training
Babilou
School
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City Zen
Driving school
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Collège de la Vallée
School
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École du Saint Enfant Jésus
School
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Felice Montessori
School
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Impact Top Leadership
Coaching
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Gymnase Uruguay
Gymnasium school
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School Group "Les Terrasses"
School
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Station Fontainebleau
University department
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Utec 77
Higher education
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Fashion & Lifestyle
Iara
Nail selon
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Intense Coiffure
Hairdresser
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Financial Services
CIC Avon
Bank
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SG
Bank
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Food & Dining
Au Rendez vous des pêcheurs
Japanese restaurant
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Boulangerie de la Gare
Bakery
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Boulangerie Saint Fiacre
Bakery
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Buffalo Grill
American restaurant
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Buffet de la Gare
Buffet restaurant
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La Guinguette Bel-Ebat
Bar
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La Laconda
Italian restaurant
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McDonalds
Fast food restaurant
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Nouveau itouya
Japanese restaurant
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Pizza Pazza
Pizza restaurant
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Health & Medical Services
Dr Kelly COHEN-MANI
Dentist
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Maison de Santé Daubenton
Medical center
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Parmacie de la Gare
Pharmacy
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SDFR77
Nursing home
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Ssiad
Home health care service
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Hospitality & Tourism
Gite Casableau
Cottage
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Guides Fontainebleau
Tour operator
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Ibis
Hotel
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Manufacturing & Industrial
Carte-Carburant Carrefour
Fuel supplier
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Others
A vos Pieds Maréchalerie
Horseshoe smith
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Association des naturalistes de la vallée du Loing
Environmental organisation
anvl.fr
Editions LVA
Publisher
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Entreprise CHAGOT
Plumber
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GRT Gaz
Gas company
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INSOUC’IANZ
Massage center
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Kernel Software
Software company
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Opticien Fontainebleau - Avon
Optician
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Villa Vivante
Townhouse complex
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Professional Services
Bio-clean
Cleaning service
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Cliveman Consulting
Business Management consulting
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Corning
Engineering consultant
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Eléphant Bleu
Self service car wash
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France Pare-Brise
Auto glass repair service
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Greg Sonolight
Wedding services
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Hitech System Avon
Computer Repair Service
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Macif
Insurance
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Midas Avon-Fontainebleau
Car repair and maintenance service
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Partnaire
Employment services
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Rose sport and vintage
Van rental agency
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Studio Ancalime
Graphic designer
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Synalt
Employment services
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Real Estate & Construction
Ensemble Habitat
Property management company
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FB Marbrier
Funeral home
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Fontenoy Group Immobilier
Real estate agency
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Religious Places
Eglise Saint Pierre Davon
Catholic church
polefontainebleau.fr
Retail & Consumer Services
Aldi
Supermarket
aldi.fr
Autosclean
Car dealer
autosclean.espacevo.fr
Avon Plaisance Fluviale
Boat Repair Shop
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Biocoop
Supermarket
biocoop.fr
Carrefour
Supermarket
carrefour.fr
Easy Cars
Car dealer
easy-cars.fr
Gifi
Shop
gifi.fr
La Cave Avonnaise
Wine shop
cave-avonnaise.fr
Little Karma
Wellness center
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Mercedes Techstar
Car dealer
mercedes-benz-melun.fr
Picard
Frozen food store
magasins.picard.fr
Renault
Car dealer
concessionnaire.renault.fr
Sports & Fitness
Avon Handball
Handball club
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Avon Squash
Squash club
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Complexe Sportif de La Vallée
Sports complex
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Parc fitness Val du Moulin
Playground
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U.S. Avon Football
Football club
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Yachting Club du Pays de Fontainebleau
Yacht club
ycpf.fr