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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Poitiers: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Poitiers
- Poitiers, the capital of Poitou-Charentes in western France, is a university town with layers of mediaeval history to explore.
- The various cathedrals take on new significance with a bit of history as the queens, dukes, and counts who reigned in this city are brought to life.
- On squares like Place Charles de Gaulle, there are many charming half-timbered houses, and you may have fun looking for the gothic and Renaissance palaces where the city's elite once resided.
- Then, for at least a few hours, you may forget about the past at the futuristic Futuroscope theme park.
- Poitiers is a World Heritage Site as part of the French network of cities along the Way of Saint James, and it's well worth a visit, even if the adjacent Futuroscope theme park drew you to this section of western France in the first place.
- Capital- Poitiers
- International Airport: Poitiers Biard Airport
- Population: 87 646
- Currency: Euro
- Time: GMT+2
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: French
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Poitiers
- Musée Sainte Croix's Romanesque art collection, as well as paintings from the 14th to 20th centuries and the Camille Claudel collection.
- The market and flea market in Notre-Dame-la-Grande.
- Stay in the Mercure Poitiers Center, which is housed in a historic Jesuit chapel, and dine at "Les Archives" (1854).
- The 2nd most visited theme park in France, Futuroscope, is oriented toward science and innovation.
- A performance at Poitiers' TAP-Théâtre Auditorium, Scène Nationale.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Poitiers
- Because walking or riding a bike is the best and most practical method to see Poitiers' city centre, it is recommended to visit during the warmest, most pleasurable months (from May to October).
- The cultural scene in Poitiers offers a variety of events throughout the year: the biannual festival "Trouver Sonnette à son Pied" puts on theatre plays in unusual locations.
- The springtime "Les Expressifs," held in October, is one of Europe's most crucial street circus festivals.
- The "Poitiers Film Festival," held in December, is a springboard for the success of many young directors from all over the world.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Poitiers
Musée Sainte-Croix
- The city's largest museum is housed in a labyrinthine brutalist structure from the 1970s.
- You'll feel somewhat knowledgeable about Poitiers and the surrounding after an extensive search through these galleries, divided into prehistory, ancient archaeology, mediaeval history, fine arts ethnography, and regional.
- The archaeology department will captivate you because the museum is built above the 7th-century Abbey of Sainte-Croix.
- Don't miss the Roman sculpture of Minerva, the Chevonceaux trove of Gallo-Romain coins, the Priory of Saint-6th-century Pierre's stucco, and remarkable pieces by Rodin, Camille Claudel, and Eugène Boudin.
Futuroscope
- Since the Lumière brothers in the nineteenth century, France has been at the forefront of the cinematic arts, and the Futuroscope theme park is a product of that tradition.
- It is the third most popular theme park, and for more than 30 years, it has dazzled visitors with simulators, rides, and spectacular presentations in IMAX 3D and 4D theatres.
- The rides and performances are held in incredible metal and glass constructions, some angular and others rounder, but all with enormous dimensions.
- Unlike other theme parks, most shows have defined start times, so you can plan and avoid wasting your day in lines.
Baptistère Saint-Jean
- You may see the earliest Christian church in France in Poitiers, built in the 4th century and subsequently altered to its current shape in the 7th century.
- When it came to baptism, the Merovingians didn't play around, and instead of a bit font, the church had a vast octagonal pool in which people had to be submerged entirely to complete the entrance ritual.
- Inside the little archaeological museum, Merovingian tomb covers are on exhibit, and stunning murals from the 12th and 13th centuries adorn the walls.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Poitiers Off the Beaten Track
Église Saint-Hilaire Le Grand
- This silent Romanesque church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its placement on the Way of St. James pilgrimage path.
- The tower was not spared during the Revolution, and the nave had to be reconstructed.
- However, there is a wealth of magnificent mediaeval paintings in the choir and ambulatory.
- The four chapels have frescoes dating back to the 1000s, including one of the earliest mediaeval depictions of the apocalypse.
- A 17th-century box in the crypt houses the relics of St.
- In the fourth century, Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, was a leading writer and theologian of his time.
Parc de Blossac
- The Count of Blossac had grand ambitions for Poitiers in the mid-eighteenth century, including large boulevards and open areas like this beautiful park, to help the city lose its mediaeval image.
- You can also take the Chemin de la Cagouillere pathway down to the Clain River's right bank.
- The park is mainly made up of parterres in the French manner, with arrow-straight roads running alongside topiaries.
- A lovely English garden with flowerbeds, a decorative river, statues, a cave, and a small menagerie with guinea pigs, parakeets, and rabbits is also available.
Église Notre-Dame la Grande
- Built-in the 11th century, this church is a stunning example of Poitevin Romanesque architecture.
- Above the choir are mediaeval paintings of Christ in grandeur and the Virgin and Child encircled by a mandorla.
- However, the church's entryway receives the most praise, with brilliant 12th-century friezes depicting motifs from Old and New Testament texts.
- The sculptures on the church's exterior were painted in the Middle Ages. Light artist Skertzo has performed the Polychromies de Notre-Dame on summer evenings since 1995, returning the brilliant colours to these walls with spectacular projections.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Poitiers Culture and Traditions
- Poitiers is a city in west-central France located on the Clain River.
- It is the capital of the Vienne department and the historical heart of Poitou.
- It had an estimated population of 88,291 people in 2017. In 2016, its agglomeration had 130,853 residents and was the heart of a city with a population of 261,795 people.
- Poitiers has been a notable university city since the foundation of its University in 1431, with over 29,000 students, and has housed René Descartes, Joachim du Bellay, and François Rabelais, among others.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Poitiers: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Farci Poitevin
#Food
- The Farci Poitevin is a well-known classic Poitou-Charentes dish. It's usually served as an appetiser and is relatively fresh.
- Poitou-Charentes is a great area to visit if you like simple, healthy food.
- For centuries, the Farci Poitevin in a stuffed herb paté has been the fundamental pittance of the Poitou-Charentes poor.
- Herbs from the garden, coupled with leftover meat and vegetables, made for a delicious and inexpensive meal.
- This recipe, known locally as Farci, has survived and is now a staple Poitou-Charentes meal that is little-known outside of France.
- Sorrel, leeks, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, eggs, onions, pork, and parsley are all utilised in this dish.
Tourteau Fromagé
#Food
- The classic Tourteau Fromagé is a cheesecake from Poitou-Charentes with a distinct appearance.
- It is a one-of-a-kind cake in Poitou-Charentes cuisine, and it may be the only one on the French culinary landscape.
- The rustic recipe for this traditional French cake uses salt and cheese.
- Tourteau Fromagé is a spongy yellow cake with a black crust. In France, this cake is scarcely known.
- It's made of goat cheese (because Poitou-Charentes is home to two-thirds of France's goats), eggs, flour, and sugar.
- The top of this round-shaped cheese appears to have been overcooked and burned.
Echiré Butter
#Food
- This butter from Echiré (a Poitou-Charentes town in the Deux Sèvres area) may be found on the finest tables worldwide.
- And this isn't a consequence of chance.
- Gourmets in France and abroad are familiar with this classic butter, which has been produced since the early twentieth century.
- It is an exceptional product of French regional gastronomy, and as a result, it can be found in top restaurants and high-end cheese shops all over the world.
AUBADE OUTLET SAINT-SAVIN
#Fashion
- The Aubade factory store, located 300 metres from the abbey, offers good discounts.
- Even if the lingerie is currently created in Paris and manufactured in Tunisia, you should know that the factory was once located in Saint-Savin and that the store's manager, Jolle Lebon, worked there.
- Knowing the articles at her fingertips, she will be able to provide fantastic counsel to her staff.
- From 85A to 100G, you may find high-quality Aubade at a discount of 35%. The shop does both public and private sales..
LES FILLES S'EMBOBINENT
#Fashion
- In their sewing equipment, these girls have more than one needle!
- Laetitia and Céline open the doors of their lovely 100 per cent feminine ready-to-wear business on the square in Neuville-de-Poitou.
- A collection with a vintage feel, delicate designs, and unique shapes that will liven up your wardrobe.
- These clothing, available in sizes 36 to 52, will gratify all body types at a low price. Local designers' jewellery is also available.
- They offer the needed changes in their workshop as seamstresses at heart and with their fingertips.
OTOKO
#Fashion
- This fantastic boutique has everything a fashionable and casual man might want.
- A welcoming atmosphere, with light-filled shelves for a fantastic display of products that would appeal to skateboard and city-style enthusiasts.
- Franklin & Marshall, Fred Perry, Replay, Barbour, and Slip Français are all well-designed brands. A good denim sector rounds up the offer, as they are a must-have for any wardrobe.
- The store's headliner remains Faguo, the brand with the coconut button, whose basics feature eye-catching features that we adore.
Futuroscope
#Fun
- As the name suggests, Futuroscope is a theme park centred on futuristic attractions.
- There are 20 attractions and four performances to choose from.
- These are all about the most up-to-date film and multimedia approaches.
- There are 900 m2 IMAX movie screens, 4D effects, and shows in the future. In its futuristic architecture, the park's buildings are already a draw.
- The simulators and other media-related attractions of Futuroscope are well-known. Recently, the park has begun to incorporate well-known characters.
- There is a 4D simulator, for example, in which Arthur and the Minimoys play an essential part.
- The Raving Rabbids, best known for the computer game Rayman Raving Rabbids, have also been given a spot in the amusement park near Poitiers.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Poitiers: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- This garden is mainly geometrical, as it was influenced by the style of Louis XIV's famous gardeners.
- This shape allowed for the development of several perspectives.
- The Poitevins modernised it by adding a bandstand, a water jet basin, and two Antoine Etex sculptures.
- The quantity of vegetation creates a play of volumes and colours.
- Water is a prominent feature in this garden, with tunnels, fountains, and an artificial river.
- Statues honouring the Count of Blossac and the Poitevin painter Léon Perrault have been erected.
- On one side, visitors will find a garden topped by a light-sculpting pergola, with flowers and foliage picked for their dark colours.
- On the other hand, they will find a garden full of vibrantly coloured foliage and flowers.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Poitiers Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Confolens has hosted the Confolens Festival, a well-known international music and dance festival, since 1957, attracting 150,000 attendees every year in August.
- All borders are gone for a week, and all that remains is colour, emotion, and sharing.
- Around 600 artists from all five continents and 350 volunteers put on exhibitions inspired by the world's arts and popular customs.
- The town centre is ablaze with folk music and dance rhythms thanks to a deft blend of many cultures.
- Doué la Fontaine, commonly known as the Rose Town, is home to around 7 million rose bushes.
- Rose growers have held a rose show in a cave gallery adjacent to the Arenas since 1959.
- The shell deposits that the Faluns sea has left behind since the tertiary age have created this remarkable scene.
- Under the rocky ceiling, 100,000 roses cut that morning are displayed in the crystalline cascades, fountains, and dazzling lights under the rocky ceiling.
- Local landscape gardeners create gardens reminiscent of French, English, and Japanese gardens.
- The trip consists of a hundred-meter walk through galleries where the roses shine out in all their glory against a rocky setting.
- The Terre du Son event occurs every year during the second weekend in July at the Candé estate in Monts.
- This significant, celebratory music event, in front of a magnificent Renaissance château, has differentiated itself throughout the years' thanks to its diverse, high-quality line-up and environmental efforts.
- The festival, in particular, has concerts in the countryside, including pop, rock, reggae, and electro music, as well as activities and lectures on the theme of sustainable development.
- All musical types are featured, and notable musicians such as Oxmo Puccino, Sanseverino, Skunk Anansie, Ken Boothe, Philippe Katerine, Moriarty, Thomas Fersen, and others have already performed at the event.
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