Saint-Sauvant: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Saint-Sauvant bears the “Petite Cité de Caractère” label and is situated on a rocky promontory above the Coran Valley. On a hill overlooking the town and the Coran and Pidou valleys stands the Romanesque Church of Saint-Sylvain, which dates from the 12th century.

Culture

Saint-Sylvain Church has an intricately decorated apse with a series of arcades and diamond-shaped points arranged above them. Numerous corbels depict animals, fantastical mythical creatures or human masks. Merovingian sarcophagi around the church bear witness to a significant Christian community dating from the 5th century.

The medieval tower of Saint-Sauvant probably dates from between 1300 and 1450. It is not open to the public.

At the entrance to Saint-Sauvant, the former town gate marks the beginning of a walk to discover the local architectural heritage.

Trails

The Circuit des Vieilles Pierres is an 8 km walking trail that takes approximately two hours. It starts at Place 19 mars 1962.

The Terra Aventura route starts at Place Gilberte Bouquet. This 1.5 km geocaching walk is fun and suitable for families.

The Sentier d’Interprétation de la Vallée du Coran starts at the church in Saint-Sauvant and leads via the Paléosite to the Étang des Bujoliers in Saint-Césaire.

The signposted PR 22 “La Vallée du Coran” hiking trail is 10 km long and takes approximately two and a half hours. Its starting point is at Place Gilberte Bouquet, the former fairground, in Saint-Sauvant; the trail is marked in yellow.

Nature

The Coran Valley is designated as a Natura 2000 site. It is also one of the sensitive natural areas of the Charente-Maritime département.

You may wish to rent a holiday apartment for your stay in Saint-Sauvant.

Further destinations: Saint-Bonnet-sur-Gironde, Périgny, Clam, Benon, Charron, L'éguille, Boisredon, Tonnay-Boutonne

For the overarching travel overview: Charente-Maritime.