Poitiers
・Stage of “Battle of Poitiers” where Muslims were defeated
・The oldest chapel in France
【City description】
It’s a town on a hill and Jean of Arc was jugged at the court. In addition, the Battle of Poitiers that that was the second great battel of the Hundred Year’s War occurred. But this it the student town at present. We show three routes to visit the town here.
【Overall rating】
★★★☆☆
【Time required】
6 h
【Budget】
6 euros
【Fatigue】
★★★★★
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Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Poitiers Station
★Traverse the street in front of the station and go up stairs. Then, go to Arthur Ranc St. When you arrive at the crossroad, go to Henri Pétonnet St as far as a square. It takes 15 minutes by walk.
②Court Palace★Go to Palais St and turn right at the first crossroad. It takes 5 minutes.
③Notre-Dame-la-Grande Church④Tourist Information Center
◎There are three routes of the north, the south and the east.
【The north route (red line on the map) ）】★Go straight on Tête Noire St in front of the tourist information center for 5 minutes.
⑤Liberty Square★Continue to walk on the street by the dead end.
⑥Fumé House★Turn right and go to Chaîne St as far as Montierneuf Square. It takes 10 minutes.
⑦St-Jean Montierneuf Church★Go back to the tourist information center with the same route. It takes 15 minutes.
【The south route (green line on the map) 】★Go to Marché Notre Dame St and go to the right street at a forked road. Then, turn left at the dead end to go to Gambetta St. It takes 5 minutes.
⑧St-Porchaire Church★Continue to walk on the street and turn right at the dead end. Then, turn left at the end. It takes 15 minutes.
⑨St-Hilaire Church★Go to Doyenné St and turn left at the dead end. Go straight as far as Maréchal-Leclerc Square. It takes 20 minutes.
⑩City Hall★Go to Grandes Ecoles St from the square. As you return to the street where you have already passed, turn right and go back to the tourist information center. It takes 10 minutes.
【The east route (orange line on the map) 】★Go to Scévole de Sainte-Marthe St behind the church and turn left at the dead end. Go down Cathédrale St for 10 minutes.
⑪St-Pierre Cathedral★Go to Pascal le Coq St.
⑫St-Jean Baptistery★Continue to walk on the street.
⑬St-Croix Museum★Return to the tourist information center with the same route. It takes 15 minutes. Then, go back to the station with the same route. It takes 15 minutes as well.
【Goal】Poitiers Station
【If you have more time…】
⑭View Point
Click the square mark on the top left of the map to see a list of tourist spots. If you open the enlarge button on the top right corner on your smartphone, this model course will be displayed on Google Maps along with its location information. You can also quickly return to this map from the table of contents in the sidebar (if using a smartphone, select “Go to table of contents” from the menu at the bottom of the screen).
【Start】
①Poitiers Station
Gare de Poitiers
★Traverse the street in front of the station and go up stairs. Then, go to Arthur Ranc St. When you arrive at the crossroad, go to Henri Pétonnet St as far as a square. It takes 15 minutes by walk.
②Court Palace
Palais de Justice
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This is the courthouse at the entrance to the town.
★Go to Palais St and turn right at the first crossroad. It takes 5 minutes.
③Notre-Dame-la-Grande Church
Église Notre-Dame-la-Grande
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 9 am – 7 pm
Close: No
This is a church in the center of town. It is notable for its distinctive spire and incorporates a Romanesque style. The pillars and ceiling are also decorated, and you can even see Joan of Arc in the stained glass. Each pillar has a different decoration, making it very impressive.
④Tourist Information Center
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This is the information desk in front of the church. Get a map and information here.
◎There are three routes of the north, the south and the east.
The north route (red line on the map)
★Go straight on Tête Noire St in front of the tourist information center for 5 minutes.
⑤Liberty Square
Place de la Liberté
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
The square where the Statue of Liberty is located was built in 1903 by citizens in hopes of achieving freedom.
★Continue to walk on the street by the dead end.
⑥Fumé House
Hôtel Fumé
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It is a castle-like mansion hidden in a residential area, and is currently used as a school.
★Turn right and go to Chaîne St as far as Montierneuf Square. It takes 10 minutes.
⑦St-Jean Montierneuf Church
Église St-Jean Montierneuf
Time required: 20 min / Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 9 am – 6 pm
Close: No
This is an unusual church with a long distance from the gate to the church. It’s as big as a cathedral and made of bricks up to the ceiling. The stained glass windows are simple, with pictures displayed beneath the windows instead.
★Go back to the tourist information center with the same route. It takes 15 minutes.
The south route (green line on the map)
★Go to Marché Notre Dame St and go to the right street at a forked road. Then, turn left at the dead end to go to Gambetta St. It takes 5 minutes.
⑧St-Porchaire Church
Église St-Porchaire
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 10 am – 7 pm
Close: No
This is a church located in the city. There are two altars because there is a pillar in the center of the room.
★Continue to walk on the street and turn right at the dead end. Then, turn left at the end. It takes 15 minutes.
⑨St-Hilaire Church
Église St-Hilaire
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 9 am – 6 h 30 pm
Close: No
This small church on the outskirts of town is one of the pilgrimage sites and is registered as a World Heritage Site. It has an unusual structure in that the altar is on the second floor, and it is famous for its Romanesque murals and pillar carvings called “The Death of Saint Hilaire”.
★Go to Doyenné St and turn left at the dead end. Go straight as far as Maréchal-Leclerc Square. It takes 20 minutes.
⑩City Hall
Mairie de Poitiers
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It is the center of the town, located in a large square. The blue roof and symmetrical structure are beautiful.
★Go to Grandes Ecoles St from the square. As you return to the street where you have already passed, turn right and go back to the tourist information center. It takes 10 minutes.
The east route (orange line on the map)
★Go to Scévole de Sainte-Marthe St behind the church and turn left at the dead end. Go down Cathédrale St for 10 minutes.
⑪St-Pierre Cathedral
Cathédral St-Pierre
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 9 am – 7 h 30 pm
(until 5 pm in winter)
Close: No
The church has a simple impression as there are almost no stained glass decorations. However, if you look closely, you can see many finely crafted items such as murals and items related to Joan of Arc.
★Go to Pascal le Coq St.
⑫St-Jean Baptistery
Baptistère St-Jean
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 1 euro
Opening hour: 10 am – noon / 2 pm – 6 pm
(2 pm – 4 pm between October and March)
Close: Monday, 1/1, 5/1, 12/25
This baptistery is said to be the oldest in France. Once inside, you can feel the history and see the frescoes. There are many stones lined up on the floor, so you can’t feel the atmosphere of a chapel.
★Continue to walk on the street.
⑬St-Croix Museum
Musée St-Croix
Time required: 90 min
Admission fee: 5 euros
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
(1 pm – 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday between September and June)
Close: Monday, national holiday
The museum is right next to ⑫. You can see artifacts, paintings, and other works of art from prehistoric times to modern times. You can see the actual mine underground.
★Return to the tourist information center with the same route. It takes 15 minutes. Then, go back to the station with the same route. It takes 15 minutes as well.
【Goal】
Poitiers Station
【If you have more time…】
⑭View Point
Belvédère des Dunes
To visit there, pass Joubert bridge from the east route and go up the stairs.
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