Saint-Savin: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Vallée des Fresques themed route runs from Saint-Savin to Saulgé over 20 km along the Gartempe. Its stops are connected by wall paintings from different periods.

Those choosing Saint-Savin as a destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

The Abbaye de Saint-Savin, a monastery and cultural heritage site, is located in the vicinity of Saint-Savin. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983. Today, its refectory houses the scene “Combat des Rois”; it was formerly located on the vault of the abbey church.

Nature and Trails

The “La Vigne aux Moines boucle n°2 et 9” circular hike is classified as moderate, is 8.7 km long, and is specified as taking 2 hours. It passes through urban, agricultural, and forest landscapes and runs along the river beside the Chemin des Grands Près.

Other Destinations

The Mont Saint-Savin, a hill and landscape feature, is located in the vicinity of Saint-Savin. In the wider regional area around Saint-Savin are the Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Merci-Dieu, the Abbaye de l'Étoile, and the Prieuré d'Aigues-Joignant; all three are attractions listed as historical sites. The Parc de Boussay, a park and landscape destination, is also located in the wider regional area.

The Tèrra-Aventura activity “Zart' y est Fresque” can be completed on foot.

Other location pages: Saix, La Trimouille, Brigueil-Le-Chantre, Loudun, Curzay-Sur-Vonne, Sanxay, Béthines, Chasseneuil-Du-Poitou

To the higher-level travel overview: Vienne.