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Things to see in Poitiers (France): 40 places and when to go
Poitiers is a town in France with around 86,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly History (11), With kids (11), Food and drink (11). The best known are Baptistère Saint-Jean, Futuroscope and Church of Notre-Dame la Grande, Poitiers. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 46.5833, 0.3333
- Population
- About 86,000
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · With kids (11) · Food and drink (11) · Wildlife (6) · Nature (5) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 212 km as the crow flies
What to see in Poitiers
The places in and around Poitiers, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Baptistère Saint-JeanHistory · Temples1.2 km
- FuturoscopeFrench amusement park10 km
- Church of Notre-Dame la Grande, PoitiersChurch located in Vienne, in France823 m
- Church of Sainte-RadegondeChurch building located in Vienne, in France1.5 km
- Musée Sainte-CroixMuseum in Poitiers, France1.2 km
- Château de TouffouChâteau20 km
- Dolmen de la BieArchaeological site20 km
- Abbaye Notre-Dame de l'ÉtoileAbbey located in Vienne, in France29 km
- Abbaye du PinAbbey located in Vienne, in France12 km
- Château du FouCastle in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France20 km
- menhir-polissoir de SouhéStanding stone in Naintré, France23 km
- Abbaye de Nouaillé-MaupertuisAbbey located in Vienne, in France10 km
- AquascopeWater park in France9.5 km
- Château de la SayetteCastle25 km
- Château de LoubressayCastle22 km
- Grande Roche de la PlématrieCave10 km
- Espace Mendès-FranceScience center1.2 km
- Réserve naturelle nationale du PinailProtected area in France20 km
- 3 BrewersBrewery3.7 km
- AmpelidaeWinery19 km
- Aquariums du LavoirWith kids · Wildlife12 km
- AquazoneWith kids18 km
- Brasserie de BellefoisBrewery12 km
- Château de MonthoironWith kids27 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Chocs Cosmiques, Futuropolis, Futuroscope Xperiences, Parc animalier des Bois de Saint-Pierre
- Food and drink: Cluricaume BEOIR BrùPub, Domaine de la Roussille, Domaine de Villemont, La manufacture de bières, La Nobilienne, La Vol'Bière, Manoir de Lavauguyot, Pirates du Clain
- Hiking: De La Chapelle-aux-Lys à La Roche-Posay
- Nature: Mouton Village, Parc des Dunes - Micro-Forêt nourricière, Réserve naturelle de Saint-Cyr
When to go to Poitiers
The best time to visit Poitiers is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:04
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:21
- MayBest time14:49
- JunBest time15:37
- JulBest time15:17
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. In April, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Poitiers
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 212 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Dienné9 places23 km
- Pamproux10 places36 km
- Availles-Limouzine6 places57 km
- Bioussac7 places61 km
- Niort8 places67 km
- Le Dorat6 places71 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Poitiers?
The best known: Baptistère Saint-Jean, Futuroscope, Church of Notre-Dame la Grande, Poitiers, Church of Sainte-Radegonde, Musée Sainte-Croix. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Poitiers?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23.
How do you get to Poitiers?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 212 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Poitiers as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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