Saintes, Charente-Maritime
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Saintes is a commune and historic town in southwestern France, in the Charente-Maritime department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, of which it is a subprefecture. With 25,363 inhabitants in 2023, it
Panorama of Saintes with Saint-Pierre Cathedral in the centre
The Charente running through Saintes
Saintes station
The French Air and Space Force technical school at Saintes Air Base 722
Arch of Germanicus
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The Arch of Germanicus is an ancient Roman arch in Saintes, Charente-Maritime in France. It was built in 18 or 19 by a rich citizen of the town, C. Julius Rufus, and dedicated to the emperor Tiberius,
Saintes, Charente-Maritime
…and an important administrative centre of Gallia Aquitania, traditionally regarded as an early capital of the province. Its Roman monuments include the Arch of Germanicus, the amphitheatre and the remains of baths and aqueducts. During the Middle Ages, Saintes occupied a strategic position in the conflicts between the…
Arch of Germanicus
Arch of Germanicus
Arch of Germanicus