Flow Velo bike route - Les Chambres de l'Abbaye (Saintes)

Old 11th century convent that's been lovingly restored for tourism

L'Abbaye aux Dames, La Cité Musicale
11 place de l'Abbaye
17100 Saintes
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Phone: +33 (0)5 46 97 48 33
Email: reservations@abbayeauxdames.org

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Price from: €76

Open: All year

Les Chambres de l'Abbaye is a convent converted to a hotel in the heart of Saintes on the Flow Velo bike route that links the Atlantic Coast to Thiviers in the Dordogne. It's one of France's newest and more interesting rural bike routes, and passes through the vineyards of Cognac, among other highlights. Les Chambres de l'Abbaye is a special place to stay. This old convent building dates to the 11th century and has been lovingly restored. It's now a hotel and function centre but that's only half the story, with the abbey also still holding musical festivals and recitals in tune with its wonderful past. It's also accueil velo-accredited and has its own bike section on the website. Arriving by bike here somehow seems fitting. There is even a wonderful, safe and secure bike storage area in the convent's old cellar. We have included this hotel on our DIY cycling itinerary for La Flow Velo. ** Read our review **.

Bike facilities

  • Secure bike parking
  • Bike hire on site or available locally
  • Local maps and route information
  • Basic maintenance/repair tools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wifi

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All accommodation has been checked to ensure it meets our cycle-friendly criteria. We also deal with tour operators personally before adding them to the site. To recommend a great French cycling holiday or a nice bike-friendly place to stay, please email lyn@freewheelingfrance.com

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