Timeline
14:00
Rent a canoe and head north on the Charente. The current is gentle, making it easy to drift and admire the city skyline from the water. A short trip is relaxing without being tiring.
16:00
Walk back to the old town and stop at La Musardière. This spot in an old decorated building is perfect for cooling down with a coffee and some Italian chocolates.
16:30
Step out into Place Bassompierre. This wide esplanade sits right in front of the gardens and offers a clear view of the Germanicus arc reassembled in 1851.
Local tip
The canoe rental is towards the north of the anchor point. Check the route if you are unsure how to get there. La Musardière is open until 23:30 on weekdays and Saturdays, so you have plenty of time.
Check before you go
- Canoe rental hours are not specified in the context. Check the route to the rental point.
- La Musardière is open Mo-Sa 10:00-23:30 and Su 11:00-23:30.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saintes (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).