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Archaeological museum – Cathedral of Saintes loop from Saintes

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Archaeological museum – Cathedral of Saintes loop from Saintes

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Archaeological museum – Cathedral of Saintes loop from Saintes

01:51

6.88km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Musical Carousel

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Set in a poetic fairground universe, the carousel is an extraordinary hands-on carousel that utilizes the senses of touch, hearing and sight. Under a dome of silver mirrors are giant …

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1.79 km

The Archaeological Museum of Saintes has been redesigned and its permanent exhibition renewed. Visitors are invited to discover the ancient city of Saintes through its urban planning and the lives of its inhabitants 2000 years ago.

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1.91 km

Historic Centre of Saintes

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With origins dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, the town of Saintes accumulates sites and monuments like so many layers of a centuries-old history. From the banks of the Charente …

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2.75 km

Saint-Pierre Cathedral (Saintes)

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The cathedral in Saintes was dedicated to Saint Peter (Saint Pierre). Simon, nicknamed Petrus (rock), was a fisherman on Lake Genesareth when he - together with his brother Andreas - …

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3.19 km

Parc des Arènes

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3.96 km

Gallo-Roman Amphitheater of Saintes

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Like many amphitheaters in the Roman Empire, that of Saintes was built on the outskirts of the city in a place now called "Vallon des Arènes" (Little Valley of the …

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5.20 km

View of the Arch of Germanicus and the Charente River

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5.25 km

Cathedral of Saintes

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Saintes is a city that shines with its millennial heritage and its Gallo-Roman monuments. As unusual as they are well preserved, these nuggets will take you on a real journey through time.

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6.88 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

2.89 km

546 m

297 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.30 km

1.24 km

244 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 21 July

33°C

16°C

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Comments

September 14, 2023,🇲🇫 Saintes

Located in the heart of Saintonge, the town of Saintes (the Saints) is known not only for its Gallo-Roman heritage, but also for being an important stopover on the way to Santiago de Compostela. This path connects all of the city's important sights and is marked in green on the road.
In the evening there are some good restaurants in …

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July 10, 2024,🇲🇫 Sainte

Beautiful little town with lots of sights :-) definitely worth a visit if you are on holiday nearby.

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