Poitiers, Regional capital in western France
Poitiers stretches across the hillsides at the confluence of the Clain and Boivre rivers, featuring narrow streets encircled by ancient fortification boulevards.
The Battle of Tours in 732 marked a turning point when Charles Martel defeated the advancing Muslim army near Poitiers, halting Islamic expansion into Western Europe.
The University of Poitiers, established in 1431, continues its educational legacy through multiple research centers focusing on biotechnology, health sciences, and humanities.
The city connects to Paris and Bordeaux through the TGV high-speed rail network, with regular services from Poitiers railway station in the city center.
The Baptistère Saint-Jean, dating from the 4th century, represents the oldest Christian structure in France and contains Merovingian tomb artifacts.
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: 46.58026,0.34020
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
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.
Église Notre-Dame la Grande, Poitiers
444 m
Poitiers Cathedral
697 m
Baptistère Saint-Jean
650 m
Palace of Poitiers
331 m
Église Sainte-Radegonde de Poitiers
903 m
Church Saint-Hilaire le Grand
661 m
Holy Cross Abbey
584 m
Musée Sainte-Croix
584 m
Hypogée des Dunes
1.6 km
Poitiers City Hall
56 m
Poitiers amphitheatre
193 m
Parc de Blossac
837 m
Notre-Dame des Dunes
1.2 km
Hôtel Fumé
621 m
Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf
1.1 km
Viaduc Léon-Blum
661 m
Église Saint-Porchaire de Poitiers
127 m
Salle Saint-Éloi
3.6 km
La Pierre-Levée
1.8 km
Pont Joubert
1 km
Théâtre municipal de Poitiers
69 m
Hôtel Jean Beaucé
133 m
Chapelle Saint-Louis de Poitiers
165 m
Musée Rupert-de-Chièvres
150 m
Espace Mendès-France
598 m
City walls of Poitiers
1 km
Fanzinothèque
1.7 km
Neuf bridge
905 mReviews
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