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Write to us Inhabited for more than 2000 years, Saint Jean d'Angély has an astonishing and rich architectural heritage. An enthralling history awaits you. Come and relax at the edge of the Valley of Boutonne. It is an idyllic area to that will cater for the whole family..  
   
   Events ...

 
 

Throughout the year:

  # Wednesday & Saturday Morning town market 

  # Sunday  morning small market in Place Andre Lemoyne

  # Floralia floral exhibition - First weekend in May

  # International Moto-cross Grand Prix of France in June

  # Painting competition with exhibitioin-sale-craft in the last weekend of August

  # Book show  in mid-December

  # Theatre Festival  Celebrating the local Dialect 'Patois' in February

  # Piano Concerts in Saintonge in April

  # Theatre in the Abbey in the summer- July & August.  Performances:

"Déamfabulation nocturne du moine Felix "

-"Performances in the Garden" featuring theatre, concerts & storytelling

 
   Tourism ...

 
 

 # Royal Abbey of the 17th and 18th centuries:

guided tours everyday in summer and on request for the remainder of the year.

Castle of Beau fief  & Castle of Authon.
  # The Tourism Office offers a wide selection of guided tours including:

  - visitinng private mansions

  - tour of the historical center

  - Royal Abbey

  - St Jacques de Compostelle pilgramage path.

  - Walking and cycling tours along the Valley of Bouttonne

  - Horse Riding tours of the local area

  - Roman churches and castles
  # Church Tower of  the Royal Abbey:

Superb panoramic views of the region, open everyday from 15 June to September 15. On request for the remainder of the year.

Clock tower: beffroi of the 15th century.

Periodic Houses from the 15th to17th centuries.

Fountain of the Pilori: Renaissance style   

Town hall: Renaissance style (1884)

Private mansions of the 15th-17th centuries.
  # Museum of Cordeliers:

Exhibition featuring Citroen  in Africa-  "Croisière Noire"

Collections of religious art, French decorative art, sculpture, weapons and temporary exhibitions

 

 
   Activies ...

 
 

# Cinema Eden

Programs available at the Tourism Office, local stores and on the 

Internet (www.angely.net)

  # Maison de Jeannette

-Ethnology

-Library of regional books

-Educational tours about the culture, the language and the architecture of the area.
 
# Rural Museum - Antezant la Chapelle

-Objects and artefacts of the rural life from the 16th century until the end of 19th century

  # Bernoüet Leisure Park

-Swimming pool

-Pedal boats, canoes and kayaks open from July 1 to August 31

-Picnic areas with tables and  seating

-Rollerblading and skating track 

-Supervised swimming pool for small children

-Playing fields and basketball and volleyball courts

-Fun park for children 

 
   Sports ...

 
 

    # Cycling Club & bicycle touring: on Sundays and competitions F.F.C

   # Mountain bike Club : Excursions

   # Flying Club and Flying School:  tourist tours

   # Angérien Skate Club: for rollerblading, skating and skateboarding

   # Diving Club: Deep-sea diving

   # Athletic Club: Athletics School: Training sessions and competitions F.F.A Races

   # Angérienne: Social Jogging Club: also Aikido Judo & ju-jitsu

   # Charente, Bouttone river and the many rivers of  the Saintonge Valley are ideal settings for amateur anglers.

   # Motorbike club

   # Go Karting Club:  Equipment Hire,  Regional off road and asphalt tracks, Venue for National and International Events

     # Various clubs

Gymnastics -  dance - fitness -  yoga - tai chi

   # Atlantys Aquatic Center

4 pools and a diving board

Relaxation area and saunas

Hamman

Massaging Shower

   # Miniature golf  

   # Kayak Club:  - Competition  - Training courses  - Hired equipment available

   # Tennis Club:  Group and individual coaching and courses

                                   Table tennis tournaments- training and competetions

                                   Squash Courts

 

 
 

21, Avenue du port Mahon

17400 Saint jean d'Angély   (France)

Tél. (+33) 05 46 32 57 67  -  Fax. (+33) 05 46 58 23 90

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