Tourism & Activities
Saintes is the ideal place for a holiday: surrounded by magnificent countryside and the Charente river, rich in culture and history, seductive with its art of living and authentic charm...
Saintes, 2000 years of history
Saintes bears rich witness to its Gallo-Roman past: before it was called Mediolanum Santonum, the capital of Aquitaine!
A stroll through the town and its historic centre will take you back in time. Stroll through a listed heritage site, past the Arch of Germanicus, the city's thermal baths, the Forum de Saintes and the beautiful Basilica of Saint-Eutrope.
Along the Charente
The Charente is gentle and surrounded by nature. Discover its peaceful atmosphere on foot, by bike or by boat.
For walkers, there are a number of signposted footpaths to suit all tastes and abilities!
And for those who prefer cycling, take a look at our Flow Vélo section.
The Flow Vélo route
The beautiful Flow Vélo route offers a long ride from Thiviers in the Dordogne to Ile d'Aix in Charente-Maritime.
From Saintes, you can join it for a sunny afternoon outing or a day of sport!
Gastronomy and « Terroir »
Between its sea and its nature, the land is rich and full of sunshine. Here are a few specialities not to be missed during your stay!
The local cake is the Galette Charentaise, smooth and creamy, to delight gourmets at tea-time, for dessert, or when the mood strikes!
Parks and sports activities
There are plenty of activity and play parks around the campsite to give you a unique experience!