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Saintes :
Unmissable tourist sites
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Saintes Hotel tips
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Hôtel De L'avenue from56 €
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Les Chambres de l'Abbaye from37 €
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Citotel Hôtel Des Messageries from64 €
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Saintes Travel guide
Saintes : Michelin's recommendations
There is an atmosphere of the South in Saintes maybe due to the tiles covering the white houses or the plane trees? Unless it is due to the roman arenas (although it is now a bullfighting arena!) ? Its inhabitants like to perpetuate this illusion since they were called the Santons! It is nevertheless a lovable city with a pleasant city centre, a superb roman abbey, and roman it remains... It is hard to resist the appeal of the capital of the Saintonge region.
Tourist attractions Saintes : Things to see and do
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Hopital de Saintes
Rue Bernard F - 17100 Saintes
This 16C hospital is surrounded by flower-filled gardens overlooking the old quarter.
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St-Pierre Cathedral
rue Clemenceau F - 17100 Saintes
The masive bell-tower and Flamboyant portal distinguish the exterior of this Church, most of which was built in the 15C. The interior displays Gothic unity and simple, streamlined ornamention.
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Old Aldermanry
place de l'Échevinage F - 17100 Saintes
This old aldermanry has an 18C façade and a small 16C turret. The spiral staircase of the old belfry takes you to the Aldermanry Fine Arts Museum.
Hotels Saintes
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Comptoir des Latitudes - Hôtel du Centre
1 Place Bassompierre F - 17100 Saintes
Prix Prices from : 66 €
Located in the centre of Saintes, facing the River Charente and 87 metres from the Arc de Germanicus, this stylish hotel has individually decorated rooms. Each room at the Comptoir des Latitudes - Hôtel du Centre has free Wi-Fi access, a seating are..
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Hotel Restaurant De La Gare
46 Rue Frederic Mestreau F - 17100 Saintes
Prix Prices from : 31 €
This hotel is located in Saintes, just 50 metres from the SNCF train station and a 10-minute walk from the city centre. It offers low-cost accommodation with free Wi-Fi access. The guest rooms at the Hotel Restaurant De La Gare are all equipped with..
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Prix Prices from : 68 €
This Brit Hotel is located in Saintes town centre, between Cognac and Rochefort. It offers soundproofed rooms with a private balcony, free Wi-Fi internet access and satellite TV. The Bleu Nuit also has a lounge bar and provides free newspapers. The..
Restaurants Saintes
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Clos des Cours
2 pl. du Théâtre F - 17100 Saintes
This restaurant with a contemporary decor is near the theatre and is a charming spot. It has a spacious terrace, ideal for lazing on summer days, and market sourced cuisine astutely blending flavours from here and there.
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Saveurs de l'Abbaye
1 pl. St Palais F - 17100 Saintes
This restaurant is a stone's throw from the abbaye aux Dames. It is contemporary in style, both in terms of its refined yet warm decor, and its menu blending spice with regionality. For diners staying the night, the unpretentious and agreeable rooms ..
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L'Adresse
48 r. St-Eutrope F - 17100 Saintes
Market sourced produce and vegetables from local growers, and of course the skills of the chef: all these ingredients come together to create tasty fare. Modern decor and a relaxed atmosphere.
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Relais du Bois St-Georges
132 cours Genet F - 17100 Saintes
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Le Parvis
12-12 bis quai de l'Yser F - 17100 Saintes
Tandoori cod in pastry and pumpkin risotto, roast figs in salted butter... Fine dishes exemplifying this establishment's characterful cuisine, enjoyed in an equally charming townhouse setting.
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La Table de Marion
10 pl. Blair F - 17100 Saintes
Given the name, it may surprise diners to learn that the chef is male. He creates tasty refined cuisine that changes with market availability, distinguished by judicious creativity. Close to the River Charente, this is a handy place to know!
