Poitiers

Poitiers extends across hills at 112 meters elevation, displaying medieval streets, Roman remains including ancient theaters, Gothic religious buildings, and Renaissance palaces throughout its historic center and surrounding neighborhoods.

The city originated as Roman Pictavium and later witnessed the decisive 732 battle that halted Muslim expansion into Europe, while preserving numerous architectural layers from antiquity through the Middle Ages.

Notre-Dame la Grande church features elaborate Romanesque sculptures on its facades, while Saint-Pierre Cathedral represents Gothic architecture, and local museums house collections spanning prehistoric artifacts to modern art.

The urban area accommodates approximately 89,472 residents with a postal code of 86000, connected by road and rail networks, and hosting over 27,500 university students across various academic institutions.

The city maintains an exceptionally young demographic profile with 36 percent of inhabitants aged between 15 and 29 years, largely influenced by its extensive university presence and educational facilities.

Location: arrondissement of Poitiers

Location: canton of Poitiers-6

Location: canton of Poitiers-7

Location: Vienne

Elevation above the sea: 112 m

Shares border with: Biard, Bignoux, Buxerolles, Croutelle, Fontaine-le-Comte, Ligugé, Mignaloux-Beauvoir, Migné-Auxances, Montamisé, Saint-Benoît, Sèvres-Anxaumont, Vouneuil-sous-Biard

Phone: +33549523535

Email: contact@poitiers.fr

Website: https://poitiers.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.58111,0.33528

Latest update: December 15, 2025 02:49