Town of the Camino
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.
Last updated: 21/08/2025
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Relais du Bois Saint Georges - Hôtel de Charme
Brit Hotel Bleu Nuit
Campanile Saintes
Cit'Hotel des Messageries
Citotel des Messageries
Hôtel ibis Saintes
Hôtel Souvenirs de Familles
Sure Hotel by Best Western Saintes
The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes
Un jardin sur le toit - Saintes
Contact Hôtel O’Nice Saintes
Hotel de France
Hôtel de L'Avenue
Kyriad Direct Saintes
Kyriad Saintes
Saveurs De l'Abbaye
UNISOTEL EX HOTEL F1
Premiere Classe Saintes
Apart d'Arc
Appartement de grand standing
Appartement Ma Douce Charente - Superbe T3 Design et Fonctionnel - Hyper Centre à Saintes
B&B HOTEL Saintes
Chez les catherine
Gîte de la fauvette SAINTES
hotelF1 Saintes
La Belle Etoile
La Demeure des Artistes - Quartier historique
La Loge du Theatre - Saintes
La Maison des Thermes, Chambre d'hôte
La parenthèse
La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes
Le Clos des Oiseaux
Le domaine du coudret
Le Parisien
Les Chambres de l'Abbaye
Les Persiennes
Relais du Bois St Georges
Une Chambre en Ville
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