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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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Discover Saintes
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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Accommodations in Saintes
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Ruine de Rome
Chambres d'hôte La Rotonde
Hôtel O'Nice Saintes
MARANATHA
Cit'Hotel des Messageries
La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn chambres d'hôtes B&B table d'hôtes
Une Chambre en Ville
Auberge de Jeunesse
Le Clos des Oiseaux
The rooms at the Abbaye aux Dames
The Originals City Hôtel des Arènes Saintes
Brit Hotel Bleu Nuit
Comptoir des Latitudes - Hôtel du Centre
ibis Saintes
Contact Hôtel de France
Sure Hotel Saintes
Le Parisien
Kyriad Direct Saintes
Première Classe Saintes
Hôtel Restaurant Campanile Saintes
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Hôtel de l'Avenue
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