Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge and its surrounding area lie along the Via Turonensis. This route is also known as the Voie de Tours and the Voie de Paris and is one of the four main routes of the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela.
Those considering Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge hosts the traditional Fête de la Saint Louis festival; from Friday evening onwards, it features fairground attractions.
Leisure
Kart Extrem is located in Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge in Charente-Maritime and has an outdoor karting track.
The Rayonnantes de Haute-Saintonge N°3 cycle route connects St-Georges-Antignac, Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge and Port-Maubert. It is 28.5 km long, takes 2 hours and 1 minute, and is classified as very easy.
The Bouclette vélo N°12 – Le Pas du Cheval cycle loop crosses the Pas du Cheval bridge, then follows a wooded road before heading back towards the road to the karting track.
The Bouclette vélo N°13 – Les Hameaux cycle loop starts at the Champ de Foire car park and passes through the hamlets of Delavaud and Le Pin.
Local Life
The Marché de St Genis de Saintonge takes place on Place Ambroise Sablé. As a regular market, it focuses on arts and crafts, gastronomy and regional products.
Information
The St Genis tourist information office welcomes visitors year-round, provides advice and detailed brochures, sells tickets for tours and leisure activities, and has a shop selling local products.
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