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Former railway from 1888, now an excellent smooth bike trail to the Gironde estuary.

A resort located on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, this historic town owes its prosperity to its geographical location. The ancient Roman road, which connected Saintes to Blaye, was in use for fourteen centuries. In the 12th and 13th centuries, it was used by pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela. A hospital located near the road, run by monks, provided travelers with a rest. National Route 137 was known as the "Royal Route" (an imperial route under the Empire) and dates back to the reign of Charles VIII (1483-1498). Its creation led to the establishment of hotels, inns, and stagecoach services along the road. The name Étauliers is mentioned in 1730. The railway, now removed, dates from 1888.

Great views across the Gironde estuary from the traditional wooden fishing piers at the end of the road.

Very scenic shortcut along a canal. The map showed a secondary trail, which fortunately turns out to be relatively smooth gravel.

Nice track, be careful there is no protection against the wind or the sun ;)

Cellar in Montendre specializing in white wine. They offer many local wines, as well as wines from other French regions. Might be closed, so call ahead to see if they're open. +33677472892

Notre-Dame de Donac church in Romanesque style. The church cannot be visited at any time, it is only open on special occasions (religious festivals). Donnac is a village of more than 700 inhabitants. There are no restaurants, cafes or supermarkets, just the main amenities, like the town hall, post office and this church.