Guided tour - The church of Saint-Eutrope and the life of the pilgrims
Adult €5.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) €5.00
Free with the Pass!
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 entitles you to one guided tour in Saintes, to be chosen from two options depending on the seasonal schedule: The Cathedral and the lower town; Saint-Eutrope Church and the life of pilgrims.
Booking is essential.
Additional information
Departure from Rue Saint-Eutrope, on the forecourt, duration 1h.
Reservation
Reservations must be made by telephone 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
Guided tour - The Arch of Germanicus and the cathedral
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 entitles you to one guided tour in Saintes, to be chosen from two options depending on the seasonal schedule: The Cathedral and the lower town; Saint-Eutrope Church and the life of pilgrims.
Booking is essential.
Access conditions
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Access by bus
Bus connection BUSS:
Reverseaux stop - Line A then walk to rue Saint-Eutrope (about 5 minutes' walk).
BUSS lines, timetables and changes to bus servicesPLEASE NOTE: BUSS network buses are not included in your La Rochelle Océan Pass. You must pay for your tickets when you board.
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Access by car
Free parking Place du 11 novembre, 230 spaces.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass (adult rate only): receive a €10 discount on 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 help you get around near La Rochelle.Details of prices and conditions of access to the Yélomobile service.
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Access by train
The train journey from La Rochelle takes an average of 1 hour to Saintes. The SNCF station is a 36-minute walk from Rue Saint-Eutrope, where the guided tour starts; you can also take a BUSS bus (not included in your La Rochelle Océan Pass).
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Ocean 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.