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Saint-Jean-d'Angély (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃ dɑ̃ʒeli] ⓘ; Saintongeais: Sént-Jhan-d'Anjhéli) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. The commune has its historical origins in the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.
- Abbey Church of Saint-Jean D'angely
- Cordeliers Museum
- Attractions Nearby
The Royal Abbey gained its name because the Sun King, Louis XIV, stayed here when attending a marriage nearby. The most important historical monument in the town is the abbey church, now listed as a UNESCO heritage site as one of the religious monuments on the medieval pilgrimage routes through France. It is situated to the south-west of the town c...
Close to the Abbey Church and established in an imposing 19th century mansion that was once the Town Hall for Saint-Jean d'Angely, this museum contains an eclectic collection of artefacts, and is best known for its exhibits relating to the expeditions by Citroen across the Sahara desert and across Africa in the 1920's, including one of the cars esp...
Most leisure activities for visitors to Saint-Jean d'Angely are focussed along the Boutonne River, which offers a pleasant place for a stroll and is also popular with anglers. The tourist office have a wide range of selected walks and cycle routes in the surrounding area and although they are in French only they are quite detailed and easily follow...
Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a small town of about 8000 inhabitants with a rich heritage (royal abbey, towers of the abbey, clock tower, alderman, half-timbered houses, mansions of the eighteenth and nineteenth...), accompanied by the gentle banks of the Boutonne (hiking and biking trails, fishing, canoeing, pedalo...), located in the heart of the ...
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- Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Saint-Jean-d'Angély est une commune du Sud-Ouest de la France, située dans le département de la Charente-Maritime (région Nouvelle-Aquitaine), chef-lieu de l'un des cinq arrondissements du département.
Jan 10, 2023 · You only have to stroll for a few minutes through this pretty Charente town to understand the rich history of Saint-Jean-d’Angély. Its heritage is revealed along winding narrow streets in which medieval houses with wood panelling sit beside mansion houses from the XVIII Century.
Visit Saint-Jean-d'Angely: highlights and tourist information. Travel Guide To Visit Attractions Book hotels, car hire, flights. France This Way comment: The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church and some medieval houses.
Saint-Jean-d’Angély at the heart of history. Set in a meander of the Boutonne, Saint-Jean-d’Angély is a major staging-post on the route from Tours to Compostella (the via Turnensis). Yet it’s also a major stop-off point for lovers of heritage or families seeking a range of activities.
