Saint-Jean-d'Angély

Château de Jacob, a Royal Abbey World Heritage Site. Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a monumental stop on the Route of Tours, where art and pilgrimage history meet.

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Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a historic French town whose identity has been shaped by the Way of St. James. It is an important stop on the Via Touraine. Its main monument are the Towers of the Royal Abbey, declared World Heritage by UNESCO. This ancient Benedictine monastery was an important centre of pilgrimage. The old town keeps a great charm, with its wooden-framed houses and clock tower. With an animated atmosphere and all services, it is an ideal stop for a cultural break, to explore an exceptional Jacobean heritage and enjoy French "art de vivir".

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Viae Turonensis

Aulnay - Saint-Jean-d'Angély

20.00 km 6.67 h Baja

Saint-Jean-d'Angély - Saintes

25.00 km 8.33 h Alta

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