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The city of Poitiers is strategically situated on the Seuil du Poitou, a shallow gap between the Armorican and the Central Massif. The Seuil du Poitou connects the Aquitaine Basin to the South to the Paris Basin to the North. This area is an important geographic crossroads in France and Western Europe.
The Battle of Poitiers was fought on 19 September 1356 between a French army commanded by King John II and an Anglo-Gascon force under Edward, the Black Prince, during the Hundred Years' War.
L’agglomération de Poitiers, localisée à mi-chemin entre Paris et Bordeaux, accueille sur son territoire le Futuroscope, premier site touristique de Nouvelle-Aquitaine et l'un des parcs de loisirs français les plus fréquentés avec 2 millions de visiteurs annuels (après Disneyland Paris, au même niveau que le Parc Astérix ).
Website of the Tourist Office of Grand Poitiers, find out what to visit in Poitiers and the surrounding area, heritage, outings,...
Poitiers, city, capital of Vienne département, Nouvelle-Aquitaine région, west-central France, southwest of Paris. Situated on high ground at the confluence of the Clain and Boivre rivers, the city commands the so-called Gate of Poitou, a gap 44 miles (71 km) wide between the mountains south of the Loire River and the Massif Central that ...
Ancient fortified town, Poitiers sits enthroned on a rocky outcrop. Surrounded by two rivers and as many green valleys, the historic center is locally nicknamed "the set. Atop this vast promontory stand two of its finest monuments, the palace of the Counts of Poitou and the church of Notre-Dame-la-Grande.
May 28, 2021 · Capital of Poitour-Charentes towards the west of France, Poitiers is a university city with layer upon layer of medieval history to delve into. All you need is a bit of background and the many churches take on deep meaning as the queens, dukes and counts who ruled from this city come alive.
Poitiers is a pleasant, relatively small city of around 85,000 inhabitants that has strong medieval roots. It is on the Clain river. Charles Martel changed the course of French and European history near Poitiers in 732 by halting the advancing Moors in the Battle of Tours, which was the first decisive Christian victory over the Moorish invaders.
Poitiers is a classic French provincial city. Capital of the Poitou area of western France, and county-town of the Vienne department, it is a historic city that has conserved much of its old world charm.
May 30, 2024 · Découvrez Grand Poitiers à travers différentes thématiques, accompagné d'un guide-conférencier agréé !
