GR655 - Saint-Jacques de Compostelle

In search of a moment of peace and quiet, pilgrims and hikers make their way to the holy city on the Compostela Way. The Via Turonensis is one of the four hiking trails that lead to Spain, for a rich experience of sharing. From one church to another, the route is dotted with numerous Romanesque gems, including monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the Pilgrimage Route to Santiago de Compostela. The + : -Royal Abbey in Saint-Jean-d'Angély -Saint-Eutrope Basilica in Saintes -Arches at Fontcouverte Overnight accommodation : Possibility to stop for the night at Saint-Hilaire de Villefranche. Practical information : - Start/finish point: Saint-Jean-d'Angély - Saintes - Length: 37 km - Duration of the route: 2 days - Difficulty: Medium - Return by train possible