River cruise Balade des Gabariers
Boat trips
Gratuit avec le La Rochelle Ocean Pass
From the Charente to the ocean, gabares were used to transport precious goods: cognac, stone, salt, wool and cannons were all transported on these wooden boats.
Take advantage of this walk to discover the heritage of the town of Saintes from the river: the Arch of Germanicus, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Abbaye aux Dames and the old cognac houses.
Horaires
From 8 May to 29 June: every Saturday and Sunday at 4.30pm. Plus bank holidays in May and June.
From 5 July to 17 September: every day at 4.30pm. Closed on Sundays.
Contact
https://www.saintes-tourisme.fr
05 46 74 23 82
Saintes and Saintonge Tourist Office
The Saintes and Saintonge Tourist Office invites you to discover the remarkable history and heritage of Saintes, which has been awarded the ‘Ville et Pays d'art et d'histoire’ (City and Region of Art and History) label, on water rides and guided tours of the historic town (booking required).
The Saintes and Saintonge Tourist Office has been awarded the Tourisme & Handicap label for welcoming people with disabilities (hearing, mental, motor and visual).