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Delve into Poitiers
Poitiers in Vienne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with it's 85,960 habitants is located in France about 183 mi (or 294 km) south-west of Paris, the country's capital town.
Current time in Poitiers is now 07:59 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports close to Poitiers, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in France is Poitiers-Biard Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in France is Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe in a distance of 25 mi (or 41 km), East. We encountered 3 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chatellerault, Montmorillon, Parthenay, Chinon and Confolens. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F
Morning Temperature | 4°C / 38 °F |
Evening Temperature | 10°C / 49 °F |
Night Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 84% |
Air Pressure | 1020 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 85% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Monday, 18th of November 2024
11°C (52 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
13°C (56 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 20th of November 2024
6°C (43 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Hôtel Mercure Poitiers Centre
Best Western Poitiers Centre Grand Hotel
Best Western Le Bois de la Marche
Kyriad Poitiers Sud
Quality Hôtel Alisée Poitiers Nord
ibis Styles Poitiers Centre
Aparthotel Adagio access Poitiers
Hôtel de l'Europe
ibis Poitiers Beaulieu
ibis Poitiers Centre
Videos from this area
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Urban Paintball Poitiers (86)
Soirée Hallowen à l'Urban Paintball de Poitiers (86). 19H00 - 2H00 Non Stop ! Conseillez à tous ! :)
Vœux protocolaires d’Alain Claeys, Député-maire de Poitiers, le 8 janvier 2015
Alain Claeys, Député-maire de Poitiers a présenté ses vœux à l'Hôtel de Ville de Poitiers, le 8 janvier 2015. Alain Claeys a rendu hommage aux victimes du journal Charlie Hebdo, suivi...
Slam en Bus - Poitiers, Mars 2012
L'Astre en Moi présente son "Slam en Bus", en partenariat avec Vitalis (Transports Poitevins) et Joke Box (Asso Hip-Hop, Poitiers). Avec Onizuka, Kami, Chess, Méluzine, Mafalda, Keuspar,...
Rasen Freestyle à Poitiers | Breakdance | BBoy
Heyyo !! 100% break !! Ceci est une vidéo d'un freestyle de BBoy Tinmar et BBoy New Martin's à Poitiers (et oui toujours pas avec BBoy Man mais la prochaine vidéo est pour lui) ! Allez...
Animations de Noël place Leclerc à Poitiers
Patinoire, marché de Noël, manèges, chalets d'artisans régionaux, maison du Père Noël... animent la place Leclerc pour les fêtes de Noël, pour le bonheur de tous !
Je suis Charlie - Rassemblement républicain à Poitiers, dimanche 11 janvier 2015.
Extrait d'un discours particulièrement fort et émouvant du président du "Toit du Monde" de Poitiers en hommage aux 17 victimes lâchement assassinées par trois terroristes islamistes à...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
University of Poitiers
The University of Poitiers (French: Université de Poitiers) is a university in Poitiers, France. It is a member of the Coimbra Group.
Poitiers Cathedral
Poiters Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Poitiers) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Poitiers, France. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Poitiers. Its construction began in 1162 by Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine on the ruins of a Roman basilica, and work was well advanced by the end of the 12th century. It is the largest medieval monument in the city of Poitiers. It is built in the Romanesque and Early Gothic styles, the latter predominating.
Baptistère Saint-Jean
The Baptistère Saint-Jean is a religious edifice in Poitiers, France. It is reputed to be the oldest existing Christian building in France and one of the most prominent examples of Merovingian architecture.
Palace of Poitiers
The Palace of Justice in Poitiers began its life as the seat of the Counts of Poitou and Dukes of Aquitaine in the tenth through twelfth centuries.
Gare de Poitiers
The Gare de Poitiers is a major railway station in the French city of Poitiers, in the department of Vienne and region of Poitou-Charentes. The station is situated on the Paris–Bordeaux railway.
Église Notre-Dame la Grande, Poitiers
Notre-Dame la Grande is a Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France. Having a double status, collegial and parochial, it forms part of the Catholic diocese of Poitiers. The west front adorned with statuary is recognised as a masterpiece of Romanesque religious art. The walls inside the church are painted.
Boivre
The Boivre is a 46.1 km long river in western France, tributary of the river Clain. Its source is near Vasles, in the Deux-Sèvres département. The Boivre flows through the following départements and towns: Deux-Sèvres: Vasles Vienne: Benassay, Lavausseau, La Chapelle-Montreuil, Montreuil-Bonnin, Béruges, Vouneuil-sous-Biard, Biard and Poitiers It reaches the Clain at Poitiers.
Musée Sainte-Croix
The Musée Sainte-Croix is the largest museum in Poitiers, France. Planned by architect Jean Monge and built in 1974, it stands at the site of the former Abbaye Sainte-Croix, which was moved to Saint-Benoît, Vienne. It is a constructed of concrete and glass, in the 1970s style. The museum hosts a permanent exhibition on periods from prehistory to the contemporary art, through the medieval period and the Fine arts.
Église Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand
The Église Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand is a church in Poitiers, France. It was named after Hilary of Poitiers (Hilaire in French). It dates back to the 11th century, and was consecrated in 1049. Damaged during the French Revolution, it was restored in the second half of the 19th century. The church received a new portal, and the nave was partly reconstructed. It was listed as Monument historique in 1840.
Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf
The Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf is a Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France. The church was built in the 11th century and is notable for its Romanesque architecture. It has been listed as a Monument historique since 1840.
Jardin des Plantes de Poitiers
The Jardin des Plantes de Poitiers (1.5 hectares) is a municipal park and botanical garden located at 1 rue du Jardin des Plantes, Poitiers, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France. It is open daily without charge. Poitiers' first Jardin des Plantes was established in 1621 by Le Coq Paschal, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, but the garden was relocated 8 times before its establishment in 1869 on the former grounds of the Hôtel Dieu, its current location.
IAE de Poitiers
The Institut d'Administration des Entreprises de Poitiers, in Poitiers, is the Business School of the University of Poitiers. From its origins it has been part of the "Réseau des IAE", first French network in management education, which includes 31 IAE all over France.