Saintes

Saintes is the ancient capital of Roman Aquitania, a stop on the Via Turonensis with an impressive Roman legacy, including an amphitheater and the Arch of Germanicus.

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Saintes, a historic city on the banks of the Charente River, is an important stage in the Via Turonensis that stands out for its impressive Roman legacy. Ancient capital of the Roman province of Aquitania, it offers the pilgrim an authentic journey into classical antiquity. Its Roman monuments include the Arch of Germanicus, which marked the entrance to the city, and a well-preserved amphitheater. But its importance is centered in the Basilica of Saint-Eutrope, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose Roman crypt is one of Europe's largest and an important place of veneration. The Abbey of the Ladies (Abbaye aux Dames) is another of the city's Roman jewels. For the walker, Saintes is a stop of great artistic richness, with a peaceful atmosphere and all necessary services. It is a stage that combines the grandeur of the Roman Empire with the spirituality of the pilgrim in Romanesque, a culturally complete experience on the route to Santiago in western France.

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Accommodations in Saintes

Find the perfect place for your rest in this locality.

Ruine de Rome

4.7

9 Rue de l'Évêché, 17100 Saintes, France

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Chambres d'hôte La Rotonde

4.5

2 Rue Monconseil, 17100 Saintes, France

Hôtel O'Nice Saintes

4.5

107 Cr du Maréchal Leclerc, 17100 Saintes, France

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MARANATHA

4.5

77 Chem. de la Ruelle, 17100 Les Gonds, France

Cit'Hotel des Messageries

4.4

Rue des Messageries, 17100 Saintes, France

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La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn chambres d'hôtes B&B table d'hôtes

4.4

15 Rue des Jacobins, 17100 Saintes, France

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Une Chambre en Ville

4.4

25 Rue Alsace-Lorraine, 17100 Saintes, France

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Auberge de Jeunesse

4.3

2 Pl. Geoffroy Martel, 17100 Saintes, France

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Le Clos des Oiseaux

4.3

28 Rue du Moulin de Préan, 17100 Saintes, France

The rooms at the Abbaye aux Dames

4.3

11 Pl. de l'Abbaye, 17100 Saintes, France

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The Originals City Hôtel des Arènes Saintes

4.2

6 Rue du Dr René Laennec, 17100 Saintes, France

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Brit Hotel Bleu Nuit

4.1

1 Rue Pasteur, 17100 Saintes, France

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Comptoir des Latitudes - Hôtel du Centre

4.1

1 Pl. Bassompierre, 17100 Saintes, France

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ibis Saintes

4.0

1 Rue de la Côte de Beauté, 17100 Saintes, France

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Contact Hôtel de France

3.8

56 Rue Frédéric Mestreau, 17100 Saintes, France

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Sure Hotel Saintes

3.8

109 Cr du Maréchal Leclerc, 17100 Saintes, France

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Le Parisien

3.6

29 Rue Frédéric Mestreau, 17100 Saintes, France

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Kyriad Direct Saintes

3.3

9 Rue de la Côte de Beauté, 17100 Saintes, France

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Première Classe Saintes

3.3

3 Bd de Recouvrance, 17100 Saintes, France

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Hôtel Restaurant Campanile Saintes

3.2

1 Bd de Recouvrance, 17100 Saintes, France

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hotelF1 Saintes

3.1

3 Rue de la Côte de Beauté, 17100 Saintes, France

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Hôtel de l'Avenue

2.7

114 Av. Gambetta, 17100 Saintes, France

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Routes that pass through Saintes

Discover the routes and stages that have this locality as a starting, ending or passing point.

Viae Turonensis

Saint-Jean-d'Angély - Saintes

25.00 km 8.33 h Alta

From: Saint-Jean-d'Angély

To: Saintes

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Saintes - Pons

19.00 km 6.33 h Baja

From: Saintes

To: Pons

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