Saint-Jean-d'Angély

Saint-Jean-d'Angély

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

Geographic information			Closest towns
Town	Saint-Jean-d'Angély		Saint-Julien-de-l'Escap at 3.7 km (7 mn)
Insee code	17347		Ternant at 3.9 km (5 mn)
Postcode	17400		La Vergne at 5 km (6 mn)
Latitude	45.9500005		Saint-Denis-du-Pin at 6.1 km (6 mn)
Longitude	-0.5166647		Courcelles at 6.4 km (7 mn)
Altitude	From 8 to 76 meters		Bignay at 6.9 km (7 mn)
Surface	18.78 km2		Asnières-la-Giraud at 7 km (8 mn)
Population	8300 inhabitants		Mazeray at 7 km (8 mn)
Density	441 inhabitants/km2		Voissay at 7.9 km (8 mn)
National label			Landes at 8.5 km (9 mn)
Chief town	La Rochelle (at 54 km)		Poursay-Garnaud at 9 km (9 mn)
Department	Charente-Maritime		Taillant at 9.3 km (10 mn)
Region	Poitou-Charentes		Search another town

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Saint-Jean-d'Angély: lovely little town with 8300 inhabitants and its rich heritage (abbey royal towers of the abbey, big clock, alderman, mansions ...), accompanied by the gentle shores of the Boutonne (walk along the Boutonne and its gardens, footpaths and cycling, fishing ...), situated in the heart of the Pays des Vals de Saintonge Charente Maritime: 40 minutes from the beach, 25 minutes from Saintes and Cognac, 35 minutes from Niort , 50 minutes from La Rochelle ...

The city, built on the site of a Roman villa on the shores of the button was a milestone on the road to Santiago (where construction of a royal Abbey by Pepin of Aquitaine to receive the Head of St. Jean-Baptiste).

• Royal Abbey:

• The abbey was founded in 817 by Pepin of Aquitaine to receive the Head of Saint John the Baptist. Many times looted and devastated by the Vikings in the 9th century by the English during the Hundred Years War and then by the Protestants during the Wars of Religion, the abbey was rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries.
• It shows all the buildings which housed Benedictine monks: common room, living room of the abbot, refectory, cells ...

• The 2 towers of the abbey:

• Construction of the unfinished abbey begun in 1741 by the monks. The work dragged on for lack of money then the revolution will put an end.
• From the towers, magnificent panorama of the city and its region.
• Panels historical content Saint Jean d'Angely and the legend of the Monk Felix.

• Clock Tower: Built on the site of an ancient gate of the ramparts of the 12th century belfry of the aldermen, rebuilt about 1406, containing the sin (the bell) which set the rhythm of city life. The tower symbolized the communal liberties granted to the city in 1199 by a charter municipality. Traces of many impacts, memory seats that the city had to endure.
• The museum of the Franciscans: it contains the memories evoking shipments Citroën: 1st crossing the Sahara in a car (1922), "Cruise Black" bequeathed by Louis Audouin-Dubreuil, Angérien of origne, one of 2 counts of shipping. Among many African objects is the "Silver Crescent" the 1st car that crossed the Sahara in 1922. It also discovered collections of decorative arts, religious carvings, bladed weapons and firearms European regional furniture.
• Aquatic Center Atlantys: Open 7 / 7. Ponds Recreation - Sports pools, fitness area, 54 meters waterslide, sauna, steam bath, whirlpools, wading pool, river and jet massage, diving, sun loungers and terrace.
• Recreation Area: the edge of buttons, it offers walkers, family and the sports site with green tables picnic, its playgrounds along the Boutonne (football, basketball, volleyball, track and roller skating, children's pool with lifeguard (summer), fishing, playground for children, pedal boats, kayaking, mini golf).

• Market: Wednesday and Saturday morning.
• Monthly Fair: 3rd Saturday of the month.
• Motocross: Tests of France championships and the World (spring and fall).
• Abbey Theater: theater festival in the courtyard of the abbey Angérien Royale. Every summer for 10 days, theater troupes are major sponsors of the heritage that will showcase the beautiful setting of the royal abbey.
• Scenes of Gardens: performances spread over 10 days between July and August. Each day, gardens mansions, mansions and castles, usually inaccessible, open and offer their unique environment for artists of diverse backgrounds for various performances: French songs, opera, music, poetry, theater , storytelling, clowns ...
• The Déamfabulations: 4 dates in July - 4 August dates. Visit-night show in the streets of central Saint-Jean-d'Angély. "The Déamfabulations" take the audience shifted in the wake of local history at the crossroads of the historical truth and fantasy, during visits 8-night shows, spiced with humor and surprises!

Overview: Abbey and Royal Towers		Royal Abbey
The towers of the abbey		Clock Tower
Half-timbered house		Fountain Pillory
Market: Wednesday and Saturday morning		Water Plan
Center Aquatic Atlantys		The Déamfabulations
Garden Scenes		Championship of France and World Motocross

Thursday 18 March Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 14°C

Friday 19 March Day Night Min. 10°C - Max. 18°C

Saturday 20 March Day Night Min. 11°C - Max. 16°C

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St Jean d'Angely Jolis B&B & Gîtes Saint-Martin-de-Juillers Charming Charentaise House with Gites and B&B. The delightful two bedroomed independent “Cottage” and one bedroom “Studio” are south facing, and situated in a rural hamlet near to St... Located at 12.4 km from Saint-Jean-d'Angély From 450 € to 910 € per week

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Le lizot    Saint-Mandé-sur-Brédoire Camping in the heart of the forest was used as relays aulnay time napoleon Located at 20 km from Saint-Jean-d'Angély 13 € per day

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Domaine de la Laigne     8.1 Asnières-la-Giraud Domaine de la Laigne is an 18th century hotel located in the heart of the Saintonge area, surrounded by the vineyards of Cognac. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Comfortable... Located at 5.6 km from Saint-Jean-d'Angély Room from 49 €

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Château De Mouillepied     7.8 Port-d'Envaux Located in Charente Maritime, the hotel Château Mouillepied welcome you in a restored castle dating back from the 15th and 18th centuries. It enjoys a quiet location and offers spacious... Located at 18.6 km from Saint-Jean-d'Angély Room from 64 €

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