Poitiers
(Poitou-Charentes)
Pop:150,000
Home to the 2nd oldest university in France, with Francis
Bacon, Francois Rabelais, and and Rene Decartes as former
students, Poiters has an economy based upon
agriculture, communication services, and other industries.
Geographically, Poitiers is surrounded by flat expanses
while it sits atop a hill flanked by two rivers, the Boivre
and the Clain.
Inside Poitiers one is charmed by the serpentine
characteristics of its ancient streets.
Poitiers Attractions
Place du Marechal Leclerc
Place Charles de-Gaulle market square
Futuroscope - cinema theme park
Eglise Notre-Dame-la-Grande - 12th century
Abbaye de Nouaille Maupertuis
Ste Radegonde,Musee Chez Manuel
St-Jean - built circa 356-68 A.D. |
