 Poitiers, France
Poitiers, France
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Poitiers is a small city on the Clain River in France. It is the capital of the Vienne department and of the Poitou-Charentes region. It was founded by Celtic Pictones tribes before Roman times. During the Roman era, a big amphitheatre was built here which is larger than the one at Nîmes.
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For much of its history, Poitiers served as an army base due to its central and strategic location. As a result of that, it was heavily bombed during World War II, particularly the area surrounding its railway station. Until the late sixties, there was a strong US military presence in the city.
Today the city is slowly transforming into a tourist destination, particularly for local tourists. The city centre is quite picturesque with streets that still bear historical structures.
Futuroscope, Poitiers
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Going to Poitiers
You can get to Poitiers from Paris by the TGV high-speed train. The journey takes a little over an hour. Alternatively there are also buses from Paris. Both the bus and the train shares the same terminus.
Exploring Poitiers
The city center is fairly compact and can be explored on foot.
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Poitiers
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Places of Interest in Poitiers
- Baptistère Saint-Jean
The Baptistry of St John dates to the 4th century. It is one of the oldest Christian buildings in Europe.
- Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
The Cathedral of St Peter, built in the 12th century, is the seat of the Bishop of Poitiers.
- Église Notre-Dame-la-Grande
Oldest church of the Romanesque style in Europe, to the Virgin Mary, the Patron Saint of France.
- Jardin des Plantes de Poitiers
The local botanical gardens.
- Musée Sainte-Croix
Museum with exhibits covering various subjects from prehistory to contemporary art.
- Palace of Poitiers
The seat of the Dukes of Aquitaine.
- Parc du Futuroscope
A theme park on visual communication technology, housed in a state-of-the-art complex.
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