Sights in Poitou-Charentes

Churches in Poitiers

Saint Hilaire church in Poitiers should really be a UNESCO world heritate site. Its architecture is spectacular, with its 4 chapel

Churches in Aulnay

Church of St Pierre

In the town of Aulnay, the Saint Pierre church is surrounded by towering cypress trees. It is a beautiful environment that dazzles

Bridges in Rochefort

Suspension Bridge

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With 110 years of history behind it, this black iron colossus is still found on the river Charentes. tourism at that time did not

Historical Monuments in Saintes

Saintes Amphitheatre

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This place is a testimony of the time left in the city. Its condition gives you an idea of the size of the place and the atmosph

Churches in La Rochelle

Eglise Saint Sauveur

The Church of San Salvador in La Rochelle is one of those churches with a tumultuous past. Devastated by two fires in 1418 and 17

Churches in Poitiers

Church of Sainte-Radegonde

From the very center of the city, walking or adventuring, you may discover Sainte Radegonde. Formerly called "Santa Maria Outside

Historical Monuments in Rochefort

The Colbert Plaza

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Colbert Square is the centre of Rochefort. Created in 1670, it became a public place in the 18th century. In 1966, the musical "Le

Historical Monuments in Charroux

Charlemagne Tower

Charlemagne Tower, also known as the Octagonal Tower, is the only remnant that remains standing of the romanesque abbey that was b

Palaces in Poitiers

Palace of Poitiers

The Palace of Justice in Poitiers has two faces. On one side, you can see a huge medieval building, which at the time was the pala

Churches in Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes

St.-Jouin-de-Marnes Church

A vast field of sunflowers come to the foot of the Church of St-Jouin-de-Marnes. Meanwhile yellow, appears in the distance as the

Historical Monuments in Île-d'Aix

Strong of the Rade

The tour around the island of Aix, Fort de la Rade, on the southern tip of the island, the one that's near Sainte Catherine, is on

Castles in Cognac

Castle of Francisco I de Valois

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A castle which reflects light off it in the middle of Cognac. A beacon of white and gray stone that falls to those who see it. Cog

Churches in Chauvigny

Church Notre - Dame

The "upper city" with its magnificent medieval collection is without doubt one of the biggest attractions for visitors to Cahuvign

Historical Monuments in Montmorillon

La Maison- Dieu (La Casa de Dios)

La Maison-Dieu was founded in the 11th century by Robert the Pious after his return from the Holy Land. The aim of this hospital-m

Historical Monuments in Saintes

Tapisserie de la Genese

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The Romanesque walls of the church of the Abbaye aux Dames are covered with a series of contemporary tapistry. Modern designs giv

Historical Monuments in La Rochelle

Rue des Merciers

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Cemeteries in La Couronne

Lafarge Cemetery

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The Lafarge Cemetery features a completely different style to the rest of the more traditional cemeteries. This is why I wanted to

Abbeys in Saint-Savin

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

The St.Savin Abbey is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It retains within it a number of priceless frescoes. The discover