Top Things to do in Saintes
Top 7 Free Things to do in Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in Saintes, France including La Cale, Basilique Saint-Eutrope de Saintes, Arc de Germanicus, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre, Office de Tourisme de Saintes & de la Saintonge, Jardin Public, Belvedere du logis du gouverneur.
Restaurants in Saintes
1. La Cale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
La Cale, wine shop specializing in rare spirits and natures wines welcomes you and advises you from tuesday to saturday (10h to 13h and 16h to 20h). You can visit too, La Gabare, the cognac house located right next.
2. Basilique Saint-Eutrope de Saintes
3. Arc de Germanicus
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By antmontaq - Sydney, Australia
I guess from a tourist perspective it's an interesting monument. Perched on the edge of the Cherante river in a tranquil setting, it really stands out. It's history traces back to the 18 or 19 AD! Germanicus of course, from history, was the adopted son of Emperor Tiberius. The stunning stone masonry is impressive. It's worth a look and the little park surrounding this monument is a great spot to relax and soak up the history and the grand ambience of this city. It takes me about fifteen minutes walk from Gare de Saintes but there's bus services from the station here. Look out for the Bernard Palissy bridge and the Passerelle de Saintes footbridge nearby. Worth a look.
4. Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By digbyl177 - Saintes, France
Full of history. Have a walk around outside before going inside and you'll appreciate the past. Big chunks are missing having been destroyed in the 16th C. Look at the bullet marks in the side of the bell tower and see where once were statues of numerous saints. This is somewhere that's lived a life and suffered. Inside are a number of illustrated boards that give the history of the place. To the left of the entrance in what is now the market place once stood the house where Dr Guillotine was born. If you like history this is where you'll find it. If you're lucky Cedric or one of his pupils may be playing the organ. If in town we always pop in just in case. One Saturday/month is an organ concert, check with the tourist office or just look out for posters. Always good and sometimes truly amazing. They once showed the silent version of the Hunch Back of Notre Dame with music from the organ. Over 2 hours and worth very second.
5. Office de Tourisme de Saintes & de la Saintonge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 74 reviews
6. Jardin Public
7. Belvedere du logis du gouverneur
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
