Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Saintes, France
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3.8 km
69 m
Experience Saintes in France in a whole new way with our 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.
Sight 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Saintes Cathedral is a former Catholic church located in Saintes, France. The cathedral is a national monument.
Sight 5: Musée Dupuy-Mestreau
The Musée Dupuy-Mestreau is a cultural institution in the city of Saintes, in the Charente-Maritime department of France.
Sight 6: 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 7: Temple de l'Église Réformée
The Protestant Temple of Saintes is the main place of worship of the United Protestant Church of France in the city of Saintes, in the 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.
Sight 9: Amphithéatre gallo-romain de Saintes
The Amphitheatre of Saintes, locally called the Arena of Saintes, is an ancient Roman amphitheatre located in Mediolanum Santonum, capital of the civitas Santonum and the province of Gaul Aquitaine.
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