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Steve-H Says: The amphitheatre, built in the reign of Claudius in AD40, it has a series of steps built into the sides of the valley and an embankment at the western end. This is the view eastwards towards the great stone entrance. The amphitheatre measures 126m x 102m and could hold about...
le Bistrot Galant: Don't know why I'm telling you of this one
frenchderek Says: A small bistro run by owner-chef and his wife: two small rooms only. The decor is neat and under-stated, yet perfect. Just like the food. It's one of our favourite haunts - which I why I normally don't tell of it. But you need to book.There is a choice of menus, the same...
ESPACE MARIE VEILLON: "KEEP ON ROCKING" :Discover the work of a young pa
marieveillon Says: Marie-Christine VEILLON has developped a new concept where FASHION matches with ART. Each new season, she invites a young talent enabling her customers to discover his work. LOOKING for a special MAKE? ASK GOOGLE and immediately discover where in Saintes?
Steve-H Says: Saintes was an important place for the romans and they have left plenty of evidence of their stay here, the amphitheatre, the thermal bath and the Arch of Germanicus. The arch was built in 18-19ad at the entrance to a bridge, it served as a gate for the town on the great...
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The amphitheatre, built in the reign of Claudius in AD40, it has a series of steps built into the sides of the valley and an embankment at the western end. This...
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Q: Can anyone advise re trains from Bordeaux to Saintes (Charente) please?
A: http://www.bahn.de/p/view/international/englisch/international_guests.shtml will give you timetables. www.sncf.co.uk will give you times and fares (though be wary of...
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In roman times Saintes was the provincial capitol and many of the old buildings are still here. In the picture behind the amphitheatre you can also see the Saint-Pierre Cathederal, only the dome over...
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A little town full of history, architecture, music
The history of Saintes dates back to Neolithic times. But it first rose to importance when it was developed by Caius Julius Rufus to the glory of the Roman Emperor Germanicus in the 1st century AD. It...
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we visited here a few times sometime between 1975 and 1985. more to come in april. check back then.
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