Guided tour - The little electrain of Saintes

Guided tours
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Adult €9.00 Child (6 to 11 years old) €5.00 Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) €9.00 Free with the Pass!

Climb aboard Saintes' little electrain and comfortably seated with family or friends, discover the town and its remarkable heritage during a 1-hour guided tour.

Included with the La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided or commented tour of Saintes to choose from among 3 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 Little Electrain.

Booking essential (except for the little electric train).

Additional information

Leaving from Place Bassompierre in front of the Saintes Tourist Office, duration 1 hour.

The 9km route takes you past the Arch of Germanicus, the gateway to the town in the 1st century, the great ancient amphitheatre, the Abbaye aux Dames, the church of Saint-Eutrope, the Gothic cathedral, the charming narrow streets of the historic centre, and the gentle Charente river... And don't forget to visit the Saint-Louis belvedere for a panoramic view of the town.

Opening hours

From 6 to 30 April: every Saturday and Sunday. Departures at 11am, 2.30pm, 4pm and 5.30pm.

From 1 May to 30 September: every day except Monday. Departures at 11am, 2.30pm, 4pm and 5.30pm.

From 1 to 31 October: every Saturday and Sunday. Departures at 11am, 2.30pm and 4pm.

Subject to favourable weather conditions.
Subject to a minimum number of passengers.

  • Access by bus

    Bus connection BUSS :
    Sainte Claire stop - Lines A and C then walk to Place Bassompierre (about 3 minutes).
    BUSS bus routes, timetables and traffic changes

    PLEASE NOTE: BUSS buses are not included in your La Rochelle Océan Pass. You must pay for your tickets when you board.

  • Access by car

    Nearest Q-Park car park :
    Q-Park Centre-ville: 10 Rue Eugène Pelletan 17100 SAINTES

    ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass (adult fare only): get €10 off the hire of a Yélomobile car.
    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 make it easier for you to get around near La Rochelle.

    Details of prices and conditions of access to the Yélomobile service.

  • Access by train

    The train journey from La Rochelle takes an average of 1 hour to Saintes. The SNCF station is a 15-minute walk from Place Bassompierre, the departure point for the Petit électrain de Saintes; connections are possible by BUSS network bus (not included in your La Rochelle Océan Pass).

    ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to TER NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE trains between La Rochelle and Saintes.
    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.

    Find TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine train timetables easily.

The little electrain of Saintes

Le petit électrain offers you the chance to explore the town of Saintes, which has been awarded the ‘Villes et Pays d'art de d'histoire’ label, on board a 100% electric, silent train.