Saintes (44 km / 27.5 miles)

For more information about Saintes, visit Saintes' Tourist Office

• Many historic monuments dating back to the Roman and medieval periods (Saintes was the capital of the Roman Aquitaine region)
• Many castles including: Crazannes (15th et 16th centuries), La Roche Courbon (16th and 17th centuries) et Panloy (18th century)
• Many activities: fishing, rowing, bowling, municipal games library, tennis, swimming pool, Horse riding, karting, cycling and walking
• Golf de Saintonge
• Many cultural events throughout the year
• A very large historic legacy from all periods of history (Saintes was a very important Roman town)
• Many churches in Saintes and its surrounding area known as the "Saintonge
• Boat trips on the river Charente