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.
Church in Poitiers
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.
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Before you go
- Address
- Place Charles de Gaulle, 86000 Poitiers
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More in Poitiers
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
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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The whole of Poitiers