Church in Poitiers

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.

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Address
Rue Saint-Simplicien, 86000 Poitiers
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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.

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.

Church · Poitiers

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.

Park · Poitiers

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