[Sponsored Article] Poitiers is a charming city in central-western France, steeped in history and exciting activities. Visit Poitiers gives you 10 good reasons to visit this city in 2025!
1 – Wander through the historic, pedestrian heart of “the city of one hundred bell towers”
Explore the incredible architectural heritage of this medieval town. With a lively student population, Poitiers is also one of the youngest cities in France. Don’t miss the stunning Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Romanesque Notre-Dame la Grande Church, the Saint-Jean Baptistery, and the Palace of Aleanor of Aquitaine, which are just a few of the 80 listed historical monuments waiting to be discovered!
2 – Dive into the colors, smells, and flavors at Saturday’s Notre-Dame market
Sample the delicious local goat cheeses, try the famous “tourteau fromager” (a local cheesecake), delight the macarons from Rannou Métivier, taste the “broyé du Poitou” butter biscuit and enjoy all other regional treats.
3 – Sleep in a former Jesuit chapel transformed into an original boutique hotel
Enjoy also a fine restaurant or enjoy a meal in an “auberge” where actors, singers, and musicians who once performed in the nearby theater have been leaving their autographs on the walls for decades.
4 – Get moved by the collections at the Sainte-Croix Museum
Including the touching statues of Camille Claudel and the exceptional collection of works by female artists, with over 500 pieces donated in 2024.
5 – At Futuroscope theme park, test mind-blowing attractions
Enjoy thrills with cutting-edge image techniques! Feel the excitement, fun, and chills with award-winning experiences like “Tornado Hunter,” “The Extraordinary Journey,” “Mission Mars,” or the night show. The Aquascope, the brand-new indoor water park that opened this summer and combines water, digital experiences and special effects, was also awarded the prize for best water park in the world!
6 – Marvel at the creations of talented local artisans
From the François frères umbrella factory (5th generation) to ceramist Fanny Laugier, whose work was sold at the MoMA in New York, or Myriam Chesseboeuf, a “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” illuminator, to jewelry designers, fashion creators, and much more!
7 – Stroll to the “Guinguette Pictave” for a relaxed time
Whether it’s enjoying an aperitif with family and friends in a green riverside setting or taking a dip at “Poitiers Plage,” there’s something for everyone to enjoy along the banks of the Clain.
8 – Be curious: taste the local wines!
Growing in the southern Loire Valley hills, they are elegant, fresh, light, and fruity. Don’t miss the “fié gris”, a local grape variety: mineral, lively, fresh and aromatic wine, appreciated by connoisseurs.
9 – Take in a sweeping view of the city from the incredible “Panorama des Dunes.”
10 – Explore the surrounding areas!
Visit Lusignan, a charming city full of legends, or Saint-Benoît for a geocaching treasure hunt between heritage and nature, and discover Chauvigny, a medieval town perched on a rocky promontory, where you can ride a rail bike with views of the 5 castles ruins and enjoy a falconry show.
How to Get There?
By train, via one of two stations: Poitiers and Futuroscope
– Direct TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Poitiers (1h15)
– Direct TGV from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Poitiers (2h)
– Direct TGV to Bordeaux (1h)
By car:
– 2h30 from Poitiers to Bordeaux (A10/250km)
– 3h30 from Poitiers to Paris (A10/340km)
To know more about the city and how to go there, visit the website. See you soon in Poitiers!
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