Palace of Poitiers, Medieval palace and exhibition space in central Poitiers, France
The Palace of Poitiers is a medieval castle in the city center that now serves as an exhibition space. The building houses a grand ceremonial hall with three carved fireplaces and tall stained glass windows that fill the room with light.
The building began around the year 1000 on the foundations of earlier fortification walls and long served as residence for the Counts of Poitiers. Later it became a courthouse before ending this role in 2019.
The Maubergeon tower displays Gothic architectural details with three levels and remnants of medieval statues you can observe while walking through. The stonework and vault shapes show the craftsmanship of the period.
The site is open to visitors and is best enjoyed in good weather when you can clearly see the stonework details. Guided tours and changing exhibitions are available if you want to explore the architecture and surroundings more deeply.
The Salle des Pas Perdus was built between 1191 and 1204 and remains the largest medieval ceremonial hall in Europe. This remarkable space was created under Eleanor of Aquitaine's direction and impresses visitors with its scale and architectural proportions.
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