Courtyard of the Francois Mitterand building in Saintes Charente Maritime Region Western France

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Capital of the Saintonge region, Saintes has a rich archaeological heritage. For centuries it had the only bridge over the lower Charente River used by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de This Roman bridge no longer exists but the magnificent Arch of Germanicus AD 19 still survives.

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