Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde reveals its history in unusually tangible places: the Tour de Montausier is the only surviving remnant of the feudal castle of the Lords of Montausier. The Manoir de l’Abbé Michon is also part of this context, as it was built on the remains of Montausier Castle.
Those who choose Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde as a travel destination and want to rent a holiday apartment are making their accommodation choice for this location.
Culture
At the Font Madame fountain, the shape of a scallop shell catches the eye. It was built in 1610 by the father of the Duke of Montausier and dedicated to Marguerite de Châteaubriand. The Sainte-Radegonde church also features a stained-glass window depicting Saint Radegund: the saint stands beneath a trefoil arch and holds a cross and a model of a church in her hands.
The Sainte-Radegonde church probably dates from the 11th century and has engaged Romanesque columns on its north wall. The Saint-Etienne Abbey became the parish church after the French Revolution.
Local life
The Union Coopérative des propriétaires laitiers de Baignes Sainte Radegonde was founded in 1893. It had 322 members; its first chairman was M. Hillairet. From the outset, the dairy produced butter for sale in the Paris market halls and fattened pigs with whey.
In the 2026 season, the municipal swimming pool of Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde will be open to the public in summer.
Routes and landscape
The Galope Chopine voie verte starting from Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde offers a 21.5 km cycling route. It can be used on foot, on roller skates, on horseback and by bicycle, and is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The La ronde des vents route runs at the gates of Haute-Saintonge between mills, vineyards and the forest of the Double saintongeaise.
