What to See in Poitiers

Overview

Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Complexes

Religious Buildings

Museums

Parks and Gardens

In the Surrounding Area

The main sites to see within a fifty-kilometre radius of Poitiers:

Saint-Savin Abbey ★★
The only UNESCO site in Poitou-Charentes. This Romanesque beauty was built in the 9th century and features a renowned set of Romanesque murals that contributed to its World Heritage status.

Touffou Castle ★★
Located in the commune of Bonnes, this is a charming castle partly in Renaissance style.

Chauvigny ★★
This small town is renowned for its medieval heritage (churches, castles, towers, and old houses).

Futuroscope ★★★
Dedicated to the imagery and technologies of the future, this theme park is one of the most visited in Europe and the main tourist attraction in its region.

Oiron ★★
This is a village in the northern part of the department, featuring a rather pretty collegiate church and, above all, a stunning 16th-century château-museum.

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