Tourism Office of Poitiers

Poitiers has been the provincial capital since Gallo-Roman times and as such, its architectural heritage is outstanding. The Chemins de Notre Dame will guide you through ancient neighbourhoods as you discover the city's historical treasures at your own pace. Just follow the coloured lines on the pavements starting at Notre Dame La Grande church, and read the informative signposts along the way.

On these paths you will discover exceptional monuments such as:

Notre-Dame-La-Grande Church (11th- 12th Century) to admire in day light and after sunset .Its pure white stonework when hit by sun light brings out the elegance and detail of the romanesque sculptures. Summer evenings and Christmas holidays you will enjoythe magic of its polychromatic laser light display.

Saint Peter's Cathedral (12th - 13th Century) with its François Cliquot organ dating from the 17th century.

Saint-John's Baptistery (4th - 9th Century) : the oldest example of Christian architecture in France.

The law courts (12th - 14th Century) : former home of the Counts of Poitou and the Dukes of Aquitaine.

Saint-Hilaire's Church : a World Heritage monument on the pilgrim's road to Santiago de Compostela.

Saint-Radegonde's Church (11th - 15th Century): one of the oldest in Poitiers.

And don't forget the Sainte Croix Museum and l'Espace Mendès France.

To relax take a stroll around Blossac Park, the Botanical gardens and the Promenade du Pré de l'Abbesse. Join a guided tour - our professional guides will enjoy sharing their knowledge of the city's 2000 year history with you.

There are several tours to choose from at the tourist information office - groups, children, themed tours, evening visits...and also presents a permanent exhibition room "des Femmes, des Hommes, une ville". Guided tours : 5,50€  adults, 4 € children, 73 € groups of adults for a 1h30 visit, 273€  groups of adults for a full day visit , 34,30€  groups of children for a 1h30 visit, 122 g€ roups of children for a full day visit.

Poitiers is just 13 km from the Futuroscope Park.