Sainte-Marie-des-Dames, Saintes

Name: Sainte-Marie-des-Dames
Address: 11 Place de l Abbaye, Saintes, 17100, France
Telephone: +33 7 85 25 63 08

#3 among attractions in 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. ()

Local name: Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°44'42"N, 0°37'26"W

Address

11 Place de l AbbayeSaintes 17100 France

Contact

+33 7 85 25 63 08

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Sainte-Marie-des-Dames – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saintes Cathedral, Arc de Germanicus, Church of St. Eutrope, Musée du Présidial.

0.4 miW
Architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saintes Cathedral, Saintes
10 min walk • Saintes Cathedral, formally known as Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Saintes, is a historic monument that stands as a testament to the religious and architectural heritage of Saintes, a city in the Charente-Maritime department of France.
~1350 ftW
Arch
Arc de Germanicus, Saintes
7 min walk • The Arch of Germanicus is an ancient Roman arch in Saintes, Charente-Maritime in France. It was built in 18 or 19 by a rich citizen of the town, C.
0.8 miW
Architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St. Eutrope, Saintes
22 min walk • The Basilica of Saint-Eutrope de Saintes is one of the main Catholic shrines in the city of Saintes, in the French department of Charente-Maritime and the diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes.
0.4 miW
Museum
Musée du Présidial, Saintes
11 min walk • The Presidial Museum is one of the main museums of the city of Saintes, in the department of Charente-Maritime, in France. It is closed to the public since 2009 but houses the reserves of fine arts of municipal museums of Saintes.
0.6 miNW
Church
Saint-Vivien Church, Saintes
16 min walk • Saint-Vivien Church is a Catholic and Orthodox parish church in the city of Saintes, in the Charente-Maritime department of France.
~1460 ftNW
45°44'48"N • 0°37'45"W
Pont Bernard Palissy, Saintes
8 min walk • Boat tours, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.4 miE
45°44'38"N • 0°36'58"W
Haras National, Saintes
10 min walk • Park
1 miW
45°44'45"N • 0°38'38"W
Amphithéatre gallo-romain de Saintes, Saintes
25 min walk • Concerts and shows, Ruins, Historical place
~130 ftNW
Church
Église Saint-Pallais, Saintes
1 min walk • Saint-Pallais Church is a parish church in the city of Saintes, in the French department of Charente-Maritime, France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sainte-Marie-des-Dames open?

Sainte-Marie-des-Dames is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sainte-Marie-des-Dames?

Nearby attractions include Église Saint-Pallais, Saintes (1 min walk), Arc de Germanicus, Saintes (7 min walk), Pont Bernard Palissy, Saintes (8 min walk), Haras National, Saintes (10 min walk).

How to get to Sainte-Marie-des-Dames by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sainte-Marie-des-Dames:

Bus

Saintes - Gare SNCF • Lines: 12, 2538, 2929, 8 (10 min walk)
Bois d'Amour • Lines: C (13 min walk)

Train

Saintes (11 min walk)