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Discover the guest rooms available in Saintes and the surrounding area for your holidays in Charente-Maritime, to make your stay unforgettable. Come and discover Saintes on your next holiday in Charente-Maritime! A real historic gem on the banks of the Charente. Search for your bed and breakfast in Saintes and the surrounding area from among the many Clévacances-labelled offers.
At Saint Cézaire, visit the palaeosite, to find out more about the prehistoric period thanks to activities. At Fontcouverte and Vénérand, an unusual visit awaits you to discover the Gallo-Roman aqueducts and fountains, located just a few kilometres from Saintes. At Fontdouce Abbey, in the Vallée du Coran, a number of activities are on offer: Escape game, fun trails and adventure parks. In Migron, visit the Cognac eco-museum to find out more about how this local spirit is made.
The town of Saintes has the distinction of boasting a formidable Gallo-Roman heritage. One of the emblematic sites of this heritage is the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre dating from 40-50 AD. You can visit it and see how well preserved it is. Other sites dating from the Gallo-Roman era will also catch your eye: the Arch of Germanicus, the Thermes de Saint-Saloine… As a family, Terra Aventura takes you on an adventure through the town! A little tourist train will take you on a guided tour of the must-see sights of Saintes. You can also take a cruise on the Charente or hire a boat. During your stay in Saintes, in the heart of the Saintonge region, you're bound to hear talk of cagouille, the little snail that is eaten pan-fried. Those with a sweet tooth will prefer the douzane, a pastry in the shape of a plaited brioche, the saintongeais cake, with almonds, or the galette charentaise. You can sample the many other specialities of Charente-Maritime: Charentais crickets, cornuelles, bois cassés, Charentais melon, and many more.
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