
In La Genétouze, in the Charente-Maritime, Circuit de Haute Saintonge sets up its outdoor track in the southern department, right next to the Gironde border. The site sits in the Jonzac basin, in a rural setting typical of Haute-Saintonge: bocage, pastures, the first reliefs of the Saintongeaise double. It's an address valued by Saintongers and northern Gironde residents heading out with friends or on family weekends.
The open-air layout offers a varied course in the open setting typical of inland Saintonge. Several kart engine sizes are available depending on driver profile, from entry-level models for kids to punchier versions for regulars chasing timed sessions. Conditions shift with temperate oceanic weather: faster and drier in summer, more demanding on rainy days. The site stays accessible for family initiation runs and regularly hosts birthday parties, stag and hen parties, and corporate seminars from the Saintonge basin and northern Bordeaux area.
La Genétouze is 15 minutes from Jonzac, 45 from Saintes, and an hour from Bordeaux. The region offers plenty to extend the visit: Jonzac and its thermal baths (France's youngest spa town), Saintes and its Gallo-Roman heritage (Germanicus arch, amphitheatre), the Sablonceaux abbey, or a detour to Royan and the Côte de Beauté 1h15 away. For inland Charente-Maritime holidaymakers, an authentic karting option in a bocage atmosphere, human-scale and far from large urban structures.
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Saturday slots fill up fast, especially during school holidays.
Helmet and hairnet provided
The circuit provides the helmet and hygiene cap. No need to bring your own.
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Circuit de Haute Saintonge is an outdoor circuit in La Genétouze. More speed on generally longer layouts, but the weather plays a part: best avoided in heavy rain or frost.
At Circuit de Haute Saintonge, bookings go through the phone at +33 5 46 04 08 10. Recommended especially on weekends and during school holidays. Weekday daytimes, you can often turn up without booking.
Yes, Circuit de Haute Saintonge runs sessions suited to children. Check the pricing section above or call the circuit at +33 5 46 04 08 10 to confirm the minimum ages and heights, plus availability of karts adapted to younger drivers.
The minimum age at Circuit de Haute Saintonge isn't stated on Kart-Map yet. Most European circuits accept drivers from 7 to 10 years old depending on the kart type. Call the circuit at +33 5 46 04 08 10 to confirm.
The equipment provided at Circuit de Haute Saintonge isn't detailed on Kart-Map yet. Most circuits lend at least a helmet, disposable head sock and race suit. Call the circuit at +33 5 46 04 08 10 for the exact list. Either way: come in closed shoes.
To check access and parking conditions at Circuit de Haute Saintonge, call the circuit directly at +33 5 46 04 08 10.