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Abbey to the Ladies of Saintes — Attraction in Saintes

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Abbey to the Ladies of Saintes
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The Abbaye aux Dames was the first Benedictine nunnery in Saintes in Charente-Maritime in France. The abbey was founded in 1047 by Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou, and his wife Agnes. Agnes later retired to the nunnery and died there.
Nearby attractions
Arch of Germanicus
8 Pl. Bassompierre, 17100 Saintes, France
The Charentaises Cruises "Palissy II"
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Saint Peter's Cathedral of Saintes
2 Pl. Saint-Pierre, 17100 Saintes, France
Museum Échevinage
29 ter, Rue Alsace-Lorraine, 17100 Saintes, France
Museum Dupuy Mestreau
4 Rue Monconseil, 17100 Saintes, France
Nearby restaurants
Saveurs de l'Abbaye
1 Pl. Saint-Pallais, 17100 Saintes, France
Le Rive Droite Saintes
72 Av. Gambetta, 17100 Saintes, France
Restaurant l'IØDE
89 Av. Gambetta, 17100 Saintes, France
Au Jardin Public bar restaurant
24 Rue Gautier, 17100 Saintes, France
Pizza Presto
84 Av. Gambetta, 17100 Saintes, France
Le Batiâ
Espl. André Malraux, 17100 Saintes, France
Sukhothai - Cuisine thaïlandaise
Restaurant Sukhothai, 113 Av. Gambetta, 17100 Saintes, France
Chez Les Filles - Restaurant Saintes
36 Rue du Pérat, 17100 Saintes, France
La Canisse
116 Av. Gambetta, 17100 Saintes, France
Gourmet d'Asie
145 Av. Gambetta, 17100 Saintes, France
Nearby hotels
The rooms at the Abbaye aux Dames
11 Pl. de l'Abbaye, 17100 Saintes, France
Auberge de Jeunesse
2 Pl. Geoffroy Martel, 17100 Saintes, France
Comptoir des Latitudes - Hôtel du Centre
1 Pl. Bassompierre, 17100 Saintes, France
Cit'Hotel des Messageries
Rue des Messageries, 17100 Saintes, France
Hôtel de France
56 Rue Frédéric Mestreau, 17100 Saintes, France
Souvenirs de Familles
2 Rue Jean Moulin, 17100 Saintes, France
Le Parisien
29 Rue Frédéric Mestreau, 17100 Saintes, France
Une Chambre en Ville
25 Rue Alsace-Lorraine, 17100 Saintes, France
La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn chambres d'hôtes B&B table d'hôtes
15 Rue des Jacobins, 17100 Saintes, France
Ruine de Rome
9 Rue de l'Évêché, 17100 Saintes, France
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Abbey to the Ladies of Saintes

11 Pl. de l'Abbaye, 17104 Saintes, France
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The Abbaye aux Dames was the first Benedictine nunnery in Saintes in Charente-Maritime in France. The abbey was founded in 1047 by Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou, and his wife Agnes. Agnes later retired to the nunnery and died there.

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attractions: Arch of Germanicus, The Charentaises Cruises "Palissy II", Saint Peter's Cathedral of Saintes, Museum Échevinage, Museum Dupuy Mestreau, restaurants: Saveurs de l'Abbaye, Le Rive Droite Saintes, Restaurant l'IØDE, Au Jardin Public bar restaurant, Pizza Presto, Le Batiâ, Sukhothai - Cuisine thaïlandaise, Chez Les Filles - Restaurant Saintes, La Canisse, Gourmet d'Asie
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+33 5 46 97 48 48
Website
abbayeauxdames.org

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Nearby attractions of Abbey to the Ladies of Saintes

Arch of Germanicus

The Charentaises Cruises "Palissy II"

Saint Peter's Cathedral of Saintes

Museum Échevinage

Museum Dupuy Mestreau

Arch of Germanicus

Arch of Germanicus

4.3

(1.3K)

Open 24 hours
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The Charentaises Cruises "Palissy II"

The Charentaises Cruises "Palissy II"

4.7

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Saint Peter's Cathedral of Saintes

Saint Peter's Cathedral of Saintes

4.5

(494)

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Museum Échevinage

Museum Échevinage

4.3

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Nearby restaurants of Abbey to the Ladies of Saintes

Saveurs de l'Abbaye

Le Rive Droite Saintes

Restaurant l'IØDE

Au Jardin Public bar restaurant

Pizza Presto

Le Batiâ

Sukhothai - Cuisine thaïlandaise

Chez Les Filles - Restaurant Saintes

La Canisse

Gourmet d'Asie

Saveurs de l'Abbaye

Saveurs de l'Abbaye

4.3

(205)

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Le Rive Droite Saintes

Le Rive Droite Saintes

4.6

(450)

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Restaurant l'IØDE

Restaurant l'IØDE

4.8

(245)

$$

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Au Jardin Public bar restaurant

Au Jardin Public bar restaurant

4.5

(99)

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Jeffrey SmithJeffrey Smith
This place is something very special! You can also make a reservation to stay at the Abbey where the nuns slept and the rooms are absolutely breathtaking, beautiful, have excellent views and is a uniquely French experience. The moment you step on the grounds here, you feel as if you are entering a space that has a long rich history. There is always something going on here year round. Probably the best time to visit the Abbaye to the Ladies of Saintes would be in the summer when the Saintes Music Festival is happening. I went there during summer and had the time of my life there and also in the spring. Even during the summer season I did not feel this place was crowded or distracting the serenity of the town. There is also a lot of great restaurants nearby and if you are lucky to stay long enough, there's an amazing farmers market outside withing a 5-10 minute walk where you'll find out sorts of hidden gems.
Michel BénardMichel Bénard
Tout d'abord avant d'y aller il faut savoir si vous voulez visiter l'abbaye ou bien y écouter un concert pendant le festival de musique qui s'y tient. Dans notre cas c'était pour une visite et du fait d'une répétition pour le concert du jour on ne pouvait pas visiter l'église abbatiale. Manque de pot une partie des locaux était en travaux et également fermés à la visite, la visite était sensiblement tronquée. Ceci dit on y passe un agréable moment, une balade audioguide est proposée, et l'architecture du XIIIème siècle y est remarquable.Une salle avec des maquettes et des panneaux bien réalisés expliquent toute l'histoire du site. Nous avons pu jeter un oeil dans les chambres d'hôtel que propose l'abbaye : chambres très simples, propres et accueillantes, les sanitaires (douches, WC) sont dans une salle commune dans le même couloir que les chambres. Quelques rares places de parking gratuites devant l'abbaye, des places payantes dans la rue à proximité immédiate, et un stationnement gratuit un tout petit peu plus loin.
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This place is something very special! You can also make a reservation to stay at the Abbey where the nuns slept and the rooms are absolutely breathtaking, beautiful, have excellent views and is a uniquely French experience. The moment you step on the grounds here, you feel as if you are entering a space that has a long rich history. There is always something going on here year round. Probably the best time to visit the Abbaye to the Ladies of Saintes would be in the summer when the Saintes Music Festival is happening. I went there during summer and had the time of my life there and also in the spring. Even during the summer season I did not feel this place was crowded or distracting the serenity of the town. There is also a lot of great restaurants nearby and if you are lucky to stay long enough, there's an amazing farmers market outside withing a 5-10 minute walk where you'll find out sorts of hidden gems.
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Tout d'abord avant d'y aller il faut savoir si vous voulez visiter l'abbaye ou bien y écouter un concert pendant le festival de musique qui s'y tient. Dans notre cas c'était pour une visite et du fait d'une répétition pour le concert du jour on ne pouvait pas visiter l'église abbatiale. Manque de pot une partie des locaux était en travaux et également fermés à la visite, la visite était sensiblement tronquée. Ceci dit on y passe un agréable moment, une balade audioguide est proposée, et l'architecture du XIIIème siècle y est remarquable.Une salle avec des maquettes et des panneaux bien réalisés expliquent toute l'histoire du site. Nous avons pu jeter un oeil dans les chambres d'hôtel que propose l'abbaye : chambres très simples, propres et accueillantes, les sanitaires (douches, WC) sont dans une salle commune dans le même couloir que les chambres. Quelques rares places de parking gratuites devant l'abbaye, des places payantes dans la rue à proximité immédiate, et un stationnement gratuit un tout petit peu plus loin.
Michel Bénard

Michel Bénard

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This place is something very special! You can also make a reservation to stay at the Abbey where the nuns slept and the rooms are absolutely breathtaking, beautiful, have excellent views and is a uniquely French experience. The moment you step on the grounds here, you feel as if you are entering a space that has a long rich history. There is always something going on here year round. Probably the best time to visit the Abbaye to the Ladies of Saintes would be in the summer when the Saintes Music Festival is happening. I went there during summer and had the time of my life there and also in the spring. Even during the summer season I did not feel this place was crowded or distracting the serenity of the town. There is also a lot of great restaurants nearby and if you are lucky to stay long enough, there's an amazing farmers market outside withing a 5-10 minute walk where you'll find out sorts of...

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6y

This is more of a curiosity visit than anything else thanks to its magnificent architecture of the twelfth century. It rather bare inside but considering it's long history it makes sense. That it was part of a monastic community of Benedictine abbey. It was as a prison during the French Revolution and then as barracks, and I could sense this when I was exploring. But, very interesting façades on its carved doorway and a rather restrained belfry tower. It's now used a lot for musical events which to me a harmonious relationship. This is a peaceful place for me, the silence is almost deafening inside but it creates that historic ambience of what it used to be. Easily accessible by foot from Gare de Saintes or there's bus services to the Abbaye at Rue Saint-Palais. Also check out the beautiful Romanesque church (smaller than the Abbaye) of Saint Palais. Absolutely worth visiting...

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3y

Très mauvaise expérience du parcours guidé musical qui est 'vendu' à la boutique billetterie. Non seulement ils ne marche pas : aucune synchronisation (infra rouge ?) avec le parcours ! on est perdu à la deuxieme étape !! (on ne sait même pas comment commencer si n'était l'aide de la boutique). Mais en plus le contenu est nul, oui nul, historiquement et musicalement. En plus il y a actuellement des travaux de restauration qui empechent de suivre le parcours prévu et détruisent la continuité du parcours fléché Après il y a l'audioguide classique qui lui souffre de ces discontinuités aussi mais est très très fourni...presque trop. Bref je vous conseille de garder vos 7 euros (prix réduit dans le cadre des travaux) et visiter librement les vénérables batiments (en fait l'église et une toute petite partie du batiment conventuel, qui est vite vu et appréhendé) pas extraordinaires (roman aménagé au fil du temps..) qui ont une très longue histoire mais ne méritent pas deux heures, avec votre guide papier et les détails historiques sont développés sur panneaux abondants au dernier étage du batiment (sans synchro avec l'audio) et ne pas vous prendre la tête (j'ai horreur de cette expression mais là ..). Et surtout pas avec les 'expériences...

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