Guided tour - History and secrets of the upper town
Adult €5.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) €5.00
Free with the Pass!
Take a step back in time and retrace the history of Saintes with your guide. This 45-minute tour begins with a visit to the Saint-Louis belvedere and its exceptional panorama of the town and river.
Included with the La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided or commented tour of Saintes to choose from among 4 offered according to the seasonal calendar: The Cathedral and the lower town; History and secrets of the upper town; The church of Saint-Eutrope and the life of the pilgrims; The small electrain.
Must be booked in advance (except for the little electric train).
Additional information
<strong>Departure from Place du Capitole</strong>, duration 45 min.
From this promontory and its unrestricted view, discover the great hours of Saintes: the Gallo-Roman city, the Middle Ages marked by the construction of numerous churches, the classical city and the slate roofs of its town houses.
Reservation
<strong>Reservations must be made by telephone </strong>with the Office de l'agglomération de Saintes et la Saintonge: 05 46 74 23 82, giving your pass number. Subject to availability.Opening hours
From 7 July to 17 September 2025: every Monday at 10am.Guided tour - The cathedral and the lower town
Follow the guide on a 1? hour walking tour through the charming alleyways and secret corners of the historic centre to discover the living history of Saintes.
Included with the La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided or commented tour of Saintes to choose from among 4 offered according to the seasonal calendar: The Cathedral and the Lower Town; History and Secrets of the Upper Town; The church of Saint-Eutrope and the life of pilgrims; The Little Electrain.
Booking essential (except for the little electric train).
Guided tour - The church of Saint-Eutrope and the life of the pilgrims
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, this large Romanesque priory dating from the late 11th century boasts unique architecture and exceptional sculpted decoration. Both a monastery and a place of devotion for pilgrims since the Middle Ages, the sanctuary still moves us with its crypt, one of the largest in Europe.
Included with the La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided or commented tour of Saintes to choose from among 4 offered according to the seasonal calendar: The Cathedral and the lower town; History and secrets of the upper town; The church of Saint-Eutrope and the life of the pilgrims; The small electrain.
Must be booked in advance (except for the little electric train).
Access conditions
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Access by bus
<p><strong>Bus connection BUSS :</strong><br />Stop at Theatre - Lines A and C then walk to Place du Capitole (about 4 minutes).<br /><em><strong><a href="http://www.buss-saintes.com/" target="_blank">BUSS bus routes</a></strong>, timetables and traffic changes</em></p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: BUSS network buses are not included in your La Rochelle Océan Pass. You must pay for your tickets when you board.</strong></p>
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Access by car
<p><strong>Free parking</strong> Place du 11 novembre, 230 spaces.</p><p><em><strong>ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass (adult rate only): receive a €10 discount on the hire of a Yélomobile car.</strong><br />Reach the sites included in your pass around La Rochelle with the yellow-topped Yélomobile car-sharing car: book in advance for 1 hour or several days and Yélomobile cars will help you get around near La Rochelle.</em></p><p><em>Details of prices and conditions of access to the <strong><a href="http://yelo.agglo-larochelle.fr/services/autopartage-yelomobile/" target="_blank">Yélomobile</a></strong> service.</em></p>
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Access by train
<p>The train journey from La Rochelle takes an average of 1 hour to Saintes. The SNCF station is a 25-minute walk from Place du Capitole, where the guided tour starts; you can also take a BUSS bus (not included in your La Rochelle Océan Pass).</p><p><em><strong>ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Ocean Pass: unlimited access to TER NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE trains between La Rochelle and Saintes.</strong><br />In the application, press the ‘TER train transport’ button and then the button for your destination, i.e. La Rochelle < > Saintes. Generate your ticket by pressing the ‘Press here to validate your TER train ticket when boarding’ button. Your e-ticket will appear: it is valid for 2 hours. For your return journey, generate a new ticket by repeating the previous operation.</em></p><p><em>Find <strong><a href="http://www.ter.sncf.com/nouvelle-aquitaine" target="_blank">TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine train timetables</a></strong> easily.</em></p>