Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Saintes, France
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2.9 km
50 m
Experience Saintes in France in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in SaintesSight 1: Église Sainte-Marie
The Church of Sainte-Marie is a Roman Catholic church in Saintes, France. For a long time, it was the abbey church of the Abbaye aux Dames, an important monastic establishment until the Revolution reserved for the daughters of the nobility. It is now one of the parish churches of the city, in the same way as the nearby Saint-Pallais church.
Sight 2: Église Saint-Pallais
The Church of Saint-Pallais is a parish church in the town of Saintes, in the French department of Charente-Maritime, France.
Sight 3: Arch of Germanicus
The Arch of Germanicus is an ancient Roman arch in Saintes, Charente-Maritime in France. It was built in 18 or 19 by a rich citizen of the town, C. Julius Rufus, and dedicated to the emperor Tiberius, his son Drusus Julius Caesar, and his adoptive son Germanicus. It has two bays and was originally sited over the terminus of the Roman road from Lyon to Saintes. On the proposal of Prosper Mérimée in 1843 it was moved fifteen metres during works on quays along the river, and it was restored in 1851.
Sight 4: Musée du Présidial
The Presidial Museum is one of the main museums in the city of Saintes, in the Charente-Maritime department of France. It has been closed to the public since 2009 but houses the fine arts reserves of the Saintais municipal museums.
Sight 5: Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Saintes Cathedral is a former Catholic church located in Saintes, France. The cathedral is a national monument.
Sight 6: Musée Dupuy-Mestreau
The Musée Dupuy-Mestreau is a cultural institution in the city of Saintes, in the Charente-Maritime department of France.
Sight 7: Logis du gouverneur de Saintes
The Governor's Residence is a monument in the city of Saintes, in the French department of Charente-Maritime.
Sight 8: Basilique Saint-Eutrope
The Basilica of Saint-Eutrope de Saintes is one of the main Catholic sanctuaries in the city of Saintes, in the French department of Charente-Maritime and the diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes. On May 11, 1886, an apostolic brief from Pope Leo XIII erected the church as a minor basilica.
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