Musée du Présidial, Saintes

Name: Musée du Présidial
Address: Saintes, France

#5 among attractions in Saintes

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Facts and practical information

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.

Since 1967, it has been housed in the Hôtel du Présidial, a 17th century mansion located in the city's historic center.

Coordinates: 45°44'48"N, 0°37'56"W

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Musée du Présidial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saintes Cathedral, Arc de Germanicus, Sainte-Marie-des-Dames, Church of St. Eutrope.

~770 ftS
Architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saintes Cathedral, Saintes
4 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.
~830 ftE
Arch
Arc de Germanicus, Saintes
4 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.
0.4 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Monuments and statues, Church
Sainte-Marie-des-Dames, Saintes
11 min walk • 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.
0.5 miSW
Architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St. Eutrope, Saintes
13 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.
~1320 ftNW
Church
Saint-Vivien Church, Saintes
7 min walk • Saint-Vivien Church is a Catholic and Orthodox parish church in the city of Saintes, in the Charente-Maritime department of France.
~780 ftE
45°44'48"N • 0°37'45"W
Pont Bernard Palissy, Saintes
4 min walk • Boat tours, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.8 miE
45°44'38"N • 0°36'58"W
Haras National, Saintes
21 min walk • Park
0.6 miW
45°44'45"N • 0°38'38"W
Amphithéatre gallo-romain de Saintes, Saintes
15 min walk • Concerts and shows, Ruins, Historical place
0.4 miE
Church
Église Saint-Pallais, Saintes
11 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Musée du Présidial?

Nearby attractions include Saintes Cathedral, Saintes (4 min walk), Pont Bernard Palissy, Saintes (4 min walk), Arc de Germanicus, Saintes (4 min walk), Saint-Vivien Church, Saintes (7 min walk).

How to get to Musée du Présidial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée du Présidial:

Bus

Théâtre • Lines: C (3 min walk)
Bois d'Amour • Lines: C (6 min walk)

Train

Saintes (19 min walk)