very well kept ancient monuments, such as the Germanicus Arch dating from 18 AD;
medieval churches typical of Saintonges Romanesque art, such as Saint Eutrope church, a well known halt for the pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
numerous musical events, in particular the famous Festival de Musique: a Baroque / Romantic / Contemporary music festival organized by the Abbaye aux Dames and which takes place in July each year.
Festival 2011: the programme
Les Oreilles en éventail, street musical entertainments.
Cultural visits to the museums of the city, walking tours to discover the architecture, strolling around the market place, walking, cycling or a boat trip along the river Charente, Saintes encourages relaxation.
Various activities and pastimes all around for the delight of children as well as adults:
the Prehistoric centre "Paleosite", the famous distilleries which manufacture Cognac, the sand beach of Royan sea-side resort or the Oléron island, the large zoological park in La Palmyre, etc…
The town of Saintes is about 30 km from Royan, 70 km from La Rochelle (airport), 120 km from Bordeaux (airport).
It is 30 minutes from Royan by train,
- 50 minutes from La Rochelle,
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20 minutes from Cognac,
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1 hour 20mn from Bordeaux.
There are buses to Oleron island, Royan, Saint Jean d'Angély.
You arrive by train
You arrive by car
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The hotel** AU TERMINUS is the closest to the Golf de Saintonge