Église Saint-Palais: A Glimpse into Saintes' Spiritual Heritage

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, take the A10 motorway towards Saintes. Exit at junction 35 and follow signs for D137 towards Saintes. Continue on the D137, which will lead you directly into the city. Once in Saintes, follow the signs for the city center. Église Saint-Palais is located at 4 Pl. Saint-Pallais, just a short drive from the city center. There is street parking available nearby, but be mindful of parking regulations.

• Bus

  For those using public transportation, take a regional bus to Saintes. Buses from major cities like La Rochelle and Poitiers frequently service Saintes. Upon arriving at the main bus station in Saintes, exit the station and walk towards the city center. Église Saint-Palais is approximately a 15-minute walk from the bus station. Head northeast on Rue des Cormorans, continue onto Rue de la République, and then turn left onto Place Saint-Pallais.

• Train

  If you prefer traveling by train, take a train to Saintes from major cities like Bordeaux or La Rochelle. Once you arrive at the Saintes train station, exit and head towards the city center. You can either walk (about 20 minutes) or catch a local bus that heads to the city center. If walking, exit the station and turn left onto Avenue de la République, and continue straight until you reach Place Saint-Pallais. Église Saint-Palais will be on your right.