Saintes
Saintes is on the western coast of France, in the Charente-Maritime department, between La Rochelle and Bordeaux.
Saintes is a busy town dating from Roman times, certainly, and probably was a celtic town before that.
Roman ruins can still be seen in the town, the highlight being the Arena, an early amphitheatre to the west of the town in an attractive wooded spot. The Arch of Germanicus to the east of the Charente River, which passes through the town, is next to the Archaeological museum where you can see more of the towns Roman history.
Saintes also has an attractive 'old town'centre with some nice medieval houses in typical narrow streets, and there are also a couple of churches that are worth the effort - the Abbaye aux dames and the church of St Eutrope particularly.
North-east of Saintes (towards Rochefort along the N137), La Roche Courbon has an impressively located chateau tucked away in an ancient forest. As well as the finely furnished castle and beautifully maintained French-style gardens, there is a prehistoric museum and some small caves to see, plus picnic areas etc
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Tourist Classifications for Saintes
- Listed as "Ville d'Art et Histoire" (ie focus on preserving the town heritage)
- Town is "Ville Fleurie category 4" (ie good attention to gardens and flowers)
Places to visit near Saintes, France
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See also Saintes (version Francais)
