City walls of Poitiers, Medieval ramparts in Poitiers, France.
The fortification walls stretch along the Boivre and Clain rivers, featuring multiple defensive towers and entrance gates throughout the urban perimeter.
Built during the 14th century, these stone walls protected the city against invasions, with sections modified by Eleanor of Aquitaine and Duke John of Berry.
The walls incorporate the Porte de la Tranchée entrance with two pavilions, where one handled customs duties and the other stored fire-fighting equipment.
The preserved sections integrate with the Promenade de Blossac, offering a walking path from the Porte de la Tranchée to the Tour à l'Oiseau.
Three castle towers remain at the meeting point of the Boivre and Clain rivers, accompanied by medieval moats between Savale factory and Porte Achard.
Location: Poitiers
GPS coordinates: 46.57613,0.32848
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
Church Saint-Hilaire le Grand
351 m
Poitiers City Hall
1 km
Poitiers amphitheatre
884 m
Parc de Blossac
385 m
Viaduc Léon-Blum
1.1 km
Église Saint-Porchaire de Poitiers
1.1 km
Théâtre municipal de Poitiers
997 m
Hôtel Jean Beaucé
1.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Louis de Poitiers
1.1 km
Musée Rupert-de-Chièvres
904 m
Building of prefecture of Vienne
766 m
Hôtel Gilbert
628 m
Monastère Saint-Hilaire de la Celle
1.2 km
Échevinage, 7 rue Paul-Guillon
1.1 km
Escaliers de la gare
910 m
Rue Charles Gide
876 m
Église orthodoxe de la Trinité-Saint-Hilaire, ancienne chapelle Saint-Joseph des Petites Sœurs des Pauvres de Poitiers
802 m
Orgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Hilaire le Grand
351 m
Immeuble, 42 rue Rabelais
878 m
Maison, 23, 25 rue de l'Ancienne-Comédie
1.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Thomas, de l'Échevinage de Poitiers
1.1 km
Hôtel de la Bidolière
1.2 km
Hôtel Vetault
682 m
Immeuble, 61 rue Carnot
687 m
Doyenné Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers
374 m
Château d'eau de Blossac
478 m
Maison, 24 rue de l'Ancienne-Comédie
1.2 km
Logis de la Grande-Barre
1.2 kmReviews
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