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New Aquitaine

The Fountains of Vénérand – Cathedral of Saintes loop from Les Gonds

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France
New Aquitaine

The Fountains of Vénérand – Cathedral of Saintes loop from Les Gonds

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38

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The Fountains of Vénérand – Cathedral of Saintes loop from Les Gonds

03:46

51.0km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 33.1 km for 257 m

After 38.3 km for 108 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.89 km

Basilica of Saint-Eutrope

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The Basilica of Saint-Eutrope de Saintes is a true masterpiece of Romanesque art and amazes with its two superimposed choirs and its crypt, one of the largest in Europe.

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3.13 km

The Gallo-Roman amphitheater of Sainte, also called the Arena of Saintes, is an elliptical monument built between 40 and 50 AD, probably during the reigns of Tiberius and Claudius. It …

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3

3.94 km

Saint-Pierre Cathedral (Saintes)

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The cathedral in Saintes was dedicated to Saint Peter (Saint Pierre). Simon, nicknamed Petrus (rock), was a fisherman on Lake Genesareth when he - together with his brother Andreas - …

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4

4.27 km

🏛️ Construction: 18-19 AD

The arch was built around 18-19 AD, during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. It stood at the entrance to the Roman bridge crossing the Charente, at …

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5.37 km

Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes

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The Abbaye-aux-Dames is built around the church of Sainte-Marie, built in the twelfth century. Famous for its facade and its characteristic "pinecone" bell tower, it is one of the emblematic …

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8.31 km

Pont de Haumont (Aqueduc de Saintes)

Archaeological Site

11.6 km

Bois de Montignac

Forest

16.8 km

Bois des Brandes

Forest

9

25.1 km

The Fountains of Vénérand

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Guided tours possible from April 2026!
These two fountains were developed by the inhabitants in the 18th and 19th centuries, using the water source of the aqueduct built by the …

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30.9 km

Mur-Pont de la Grimauderie (Aqueduc de Saintes)

Archaeological Site

11

47.9 km

Nice discovery

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beautiful passages along the Charente with pretty monuments and small waterfront cafés in Port d’Envaux and Saintes.

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48.1 km

Cathedral of Saintes

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Saintes is a city that shines with its millennial heritage and its Gallo-Roman monuments. As unusual as they are well preserved, these nuggets will take you on a real journey through time.

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51.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

10.1 km

6.85 km

6.58 km

3.29 km

934 m

161 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

16.4 km

12.5 km

541 m

135 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 6 September

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