Write for us! Tell us about your favourite places in France...or in Europe!

photo of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Hotels (or near)

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Car Hire

Arrival:
Departure:
Best Price Guaranteed
Reserve online, pay at the hotel

The abbey at Saint Savin sur Gartempe is about 50km east of Poitiers.

The village of St Savin sur Gartempe is renowned for its abbey, and above all the numerous murals to be found in the interior.

The romanesque abbey-church was built during the 11th century and towers imposingly over the little village. Inside, the large number of murals - approximately 400 square metres - are extremely well preserved and depict various biblical scenes, mostly from the books of Genesis and Exodus.

In addition to the painted vault, the carvings, the nave and the 14th century spire are also some of the finest examples to be found and are very representative of the chuch architecture in 11th century Poitou.

If you want to see more murals in the region, the tourist office can provide a suggested route that will pass by 12 other sites in the same valley as Gartempe.

The abbey is a UNESCO listed world Heritage sites.

Note: Saint-Savin abbey is on a route designated the 'Valley of Frescoes' between Saint-Savin and Saulgé which follows the Gartempe River and indicates several important frescoed buildings.

Visit Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe (Poitou-Charentes, Vienne) travel, gites and hotels

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Hotels (or nearby)

Arrival:

Departure:

Best Prices on Hotels in Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe - Guaranteed
(see guarantee details) Reserve online, pay at the hotel

 


The Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe hotels listed feature descriptions, guest reviews, ratings, location maps, online booking etc. as well as the 'best-price' guarantee. The search for hotels in Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe is provided by booking.com.



General holiday / vacation options


- See Poitou-Charentes gites for Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe holiday rentals

- Holiday villages in Poitou-Charentes

- France camping holidays


Holidays nearby


Looking for something close by? See a wide choice of hotels, holiday villages and holiday rentals at:


Places to Stay near Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe



Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Car Hire


Find locations offering car hire nearby at Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe car hire



Visit


See Visit Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe for places to visit near Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe including: a detailed map, villages in bloom and most beautiful villages



Discuss


Ask questions or leave a comment about Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe in our Poitou-Charentes forum


Airports near Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe


Angouleme airport at 138 km

Limoges airport at 65 km

Poitiers airport at 105 km

Tours airport at 122 km


Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe property for sale



See Poitou-Charentes property for sale

for available properties for sale and a property search


Tourist Classifications for Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

- Listed UNESCO World Heritage Site

Places to visit near Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, France

Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe.

Some places to visit within 30 km: 31 km: Le-Dorat (small town) 16 km: Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (Most beautiful village) 17 km: Verneuil-Moustiers (Village)


See also Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe (version Francais)