Just 30 mins drive away is this fantastic ampitheatre which in the
summer holds 'spectacular events'. The archway commisioned by
Germanicus was originally the entrance to the city over the river but
was moved a few metres from its original position to allow for a wider
road. From this point you can take a river boat cruise.
There are numerous reminders of this towns past life as Roman
Mediolanum situated on the Roman route between Lyon and Aquitaine.
There is a small museum and every roundabout seems to have a roman
artifact displayed on it During the 11th to 13th Centuries many
religious monuments were constructed in this area and the crowing
glory is the Abbaye-aux-Dames.
This ancient town has today become a major economic centre as well
as a desirable place for tourists to visit. Great restaurants, great
shopping but still retains small town charm.
FOR CHILDREN - the Roman theme is fun and educational, our boys
adore running around the ampitheatre pretending to fight lions. Theres
a lovely park with an animal enclosure, great for little ones. Theres
also an indoor play centre if you are unfortunate with the weather.
summer holds 'spectacular events'. The archway commisioned by
Germanicus was originally the entrance to the city over the river but
was moved a few metres from its original position to allow for a wider
road. From this point you can take a river boat cruise.
There are numerous reminders of this towns past life as Roman
Mediolanum situated on the Roman route between Lyon and Aquitaine.
There is a small museum and every roundabout seems to have a roman
artifact displayed on it During the 11th to 13th Centuries many
religious monuments were constructed in this area and the crowing
glory is the Abbaye-aux-Dames.
This ancient town has today become a major economic centre as well
as a desirable place for tourists to visit. Great restaurants, great
shopping but still retains small town charm.
FOR CHILDREN - the Roman theme is fun and educational, our boys
adore running around the ampitheatre pretending to fight lions. Theres
a lovely park with an animal enclosure, great for little ones. Theres
also an indoor play centre if you are unfortunate with the weather.
| SAINTES - one of the great days out from our family friendly gites in the Charente Maritime, SW France |
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Not too far away from Saintes is the fabulous child friendly
restaurant, 'Moulin de la bain'. Built in the Colbert appointed mill
over the river, it is a beautiful situation in which to while away a
few hours over a leisurely lunch. The staff are very friendly and are
good with the children. Its set on a large terrace, so there space
for the children to get down and move around a little between
courses, its always busy so noise levels are sufficient to cover up
the odd scream ! Theres also a play area with swings just on the
other side, pedaloes and canoes and you can swim in the river too.
restaurant, 'Moulin de la bain'. Built in the Colbert appointed mill
over the river, it is a beautiful situation in which to while away a
few hours over a leisurely lunch. The staff are very friendly and are
good with the children. Its set on a large terrace, so there space
for the children to get down and move around a little between
courses, its always busy so noise levels are sufficient to cover up
the odd scream ! Theres also a play area with swings just on the
other side, pedaloes and canoes and you can swim in the river too.
Our boys like to take a walk afterwards, over
to the canal and lock nearby where the canal
joins the river and you can watch barges pass
by.
to the canal and lock nearby where the canal
joins the river and you can watch barges pass
by.
