Baptistere Saint-Jean
One of the oldest Christian buildings in France, dating from the 4th century, with Merovingian frescoes. Entry is cheap, and the historical weight of the place is extraordinary for such a small structure.
City in France
Poitiers
3 things to see
Known as the Romanesque church capital of France, Poitiers packs extraordinary medieval architecture into a compact hilltop old town where the churches are free to enter and the streets are free to wander on foot. As a student city, accommodation and restaurants stay affordable, making it a solid budget base for western France. It connects cheaply by train to the Atlantic port of La Rochelle and to Tours in the Loire Valley, with the Futuroscope theme park on its own outskirts for those who want a paid day out.
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Notre-Dame la Grande
A Romanesque masterpiece with one of the most elaborately carved facades in France. Free entry, and during summer evenings the facade is illuminated with a polychrome light show.
Parc de Blossac
An elegant 18th-century public garden on the edge of the old town plateau, with views over the Clain valley. Free entry with formal gardens, shaded pathways, and a small free zoo.
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