Medieval streets, Roman theaters, Gothic churches, and Renaissance palaces form the architectural heritage of Poitiers. The city center contains the Notre-Dame la Grande church, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, and multiple historic buildings. Gardens, bridges, and staircases add to the visual interest. The surrounding region features castles, villages, and archaeological sites.
Poitiers, France
Narrow street with stone pavement dating from medieval times, featuring residential buildings from the 15th to 19th centuries and small local shops.
Poitiers, France
Romanesque church built in the 11th century with detailed stone carvings on the facade and colored light projections during evening hours.
Poitiers, France
Gothic building from the 12th century with high arched windows and a large ceremonial room featuring stone vaults and medieval decorations.
Poitiers, France
Religious building constructed between the 12th and 16th centuries, with large colored glass windows and stone carvings on the exterior walls.
Poitiers, France
Stone religious building from the fourth century designed in octagonal form with ancient murals. The structure incorporates Roman and Gothic architectural elements.
Poitiers, France
Municipal garden established in 1750 extends across 9 hectares with formal French design. Features water elements, rose collections and an aviary.
Poitiers, France
Modern concrete structure presents local archaeological objects and artworks spanning from medieval times to present day in sequential order.
Poitiers, France
Religious structure in Romanesque style constructed above Saint Radegund burial site features old wall paintings and stone tomb in basement.
Poitiers, France
This 13th century stone bridge crosses the Clain river with three arches. The structure reflects in the water and provides views of traditional houses along the banks.
Poitiers, France
This Renaissance building from 1869 features symmetrical architecture with white stone walls. The central clock tower rises above formal gardens with geometric patterns.
Poitiers, France
This Neolithic monument consists of large stone slabs arranged in a table formation. The structure dates from 4000 BCE and stands in an urban park.
Poitiers, France
This narrow street from medieval times features a metal chain sculpture suspended between buildings. Half-timbered houses line both sides of the cobblestone pavement.
Poitiers, France
This 11th century religious monument contains stone columns with sculpted capitals and painted walls. The interior space includes a central nave and side chapels.
Poitiers, France
The 13th century structure features high stone columns supporting arched ceilings. Walls contain tall windows with colored glass sections illuminating the interior space.
Poitiers, France
This 15th century residential building houses an art collection spanning several centuries. The exhibition rooms display historical paintings, statues and ornamental items.
Ligugé, France
Religious complex dating from 361 CE combining architectural styles across centuries. The site includes stone buildings, a tower and green spaces tended by monks.
Poitiers, France
This underground cemetery from the Merovingian period contains stone sarcophagi and wall paintings dating back to the 7th century.
Poitiers, France
This 11th century church features Romanesque architecture, carved stone capitals, and a 40-meter bell tower with regional architectural elements.
Poitiers, France
This 13th century defensive structure stands 20 meters tall and features thick stone walls with arrow slits from medieval fortifications.
Curzay-sur-Vonne, France
This 12th century religious building contains stone arches, medieval frescoes and a bell tower with regional architectural characteristics.
Angles-sur-l'Anglin, France
Located within Vienne, this medieval settlement combines 15th century stone residences with a fortress atop limestone cliffs and several craft venues.
Montmorillon, France
The historic quarter features medieval stone architecture and concentrates book-related enterprises including stores, writing workshops and traditional paper production.
La Roche-Posay, France
A 12th century stone fortification rising 25 meters, with defensive walls incorporating observation points and narrow openings for weapons.
Saint-Georges-lès-Baillargeaux, France
A medieval construction with 13th century stone fortifications, four corner towers, an ornamented religious space and structured gardens with regular patterns.
Poitiers, France
A modern pedestrian crossing constructed in 2014 with a metal structure that extends 90 meters over the Clain river between Saint-Cyprien and central Poitiers.
Poitiers, France
A vertical passage of 120 stone steps that connects different city levels, integrated with gardens and stone retaining walls along the path.
L'Isle-Jourdain, France
Former railway structure from 1884 that spans 132 meters across the Vienne river at 40 meters height, now serves as a platform for sports.
Les Trois-Moutiers, France
A medieval fortress dating from the 13th century with Renaissance elements, damaged by fire in 1932 and collectively purchased by 27,910 people in 2017.
Poitiers, France
Stone staircase connecting the station to the city center, with ornamental railings and multiple landings across different levels.
Sanxay, France
Ancient Roman theatre with stone seating for 6500 people, built into a natural slope with remaining stage foundations and peripheral walls.
Poitiers, France
Roman amphitheatre with original stone walls reaching 21 meters high, featuring underground passages and tiered seating areas for spectators.
Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France
Technology theme park with digital projection theaters, motion simulators, 3D cinemas, robotics exhibits and multimedia shows across 131 acres.
