Discovering new towns

I've walked a long way then someone passes me on a bike
Nearly halfway

Saintes is a dream city on the Charente half way between Poitiers and Bordeaux. The Romans liked it and built the usual, an Arc De Triumphe, and amphitheatre and a temple or two.  Later the locals used the stone for their churches and castles.  Either way it’s still a fabulous city on the Camino De Santiago.  I stayed a couple of nights with French friends Philippe and Anne Brizzard.  “We are out at work, let yourself in, have a shower, explore."

The old town is pedestrianised full of lovely shops and a good place to people watch.  Philippe and I took to our bikes to explore.

Saintes is a dream city on the Charente half way between Poitiers and Bordeaux.

The old town is pedestrianised full of lovely shops and a good place to people watch. Philippe and I took to our bikes to explore.

The river is in flood.

The Romans liked it and built the usual, an Arc De Triumphe, and amphitheatre and a temple or two.  Later the locals used the stone for their churches and castles.  Either way it’s still a fabulous city on the Camino De Santiago.  I stayed a couple of nights with French friends Philippe and Anne Brizzard.  “We are out at work, let yourself in, have a shower, explore.” 

I've walked a long way then someone passes me on a bike
Nearly halfway
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