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Cathedrale St Pierre - Found at the eastern edge of the old town. Some of the stained glass dates from the twelfth century, notably the Crucifixion in the central window of the apse. The choir stalls are full of characteristic medieval detail: a coquettish Mary and Child; a peasant killing a boar; the architect at work with his dividers; and a baker with a basket of loaves.
Musee St Croix - Accessible from 3 bis, rue Jean Jaures. This museum, built on the site of the old abbey of St Croix, has a fine-arts section devoted mainly to painting, mainly 16th and 17th century Flemish art and 16th to 18th century Dutch paintings. A separate archaeological section documents the history of Poitou, from prehistoric times to the Gallo-Roman era, the Renaissance, and up to the end of the 19th century.
Eglise Ste Radegonde - Located at Place St Radegonde. This 11th century structure in the eastern section of Poitiers commemorates the patroness of Poitiers, Radegonde, and was a favorite place of pilgrimage in times gone by. Her black marble sarcophagus is found in the crypt. |
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Le St-Hilaire - 65 rue Theophraste-Renaudot. This restaurant is an extraordinary place to dine, in a magnificent medieval cellar with stained glass and ancient columns. The food is excellent and prices are reasonable, less expensive than it looks. Lunchtime menu at $17.60 and evening menus from $18.52.
Alain Boutin - 65 rue Carnot. This is the best restaurant to go to for excellent regional dishes, like cailles au pineau (quails cooked in a brandy liqueur). It offers a small, carefully chosen selection. Menus prices start from $16.68. This restaurant is popular with tourists and locals alike.
Bleu Sel - 40 rue Moulin a Sel. This cafe serves a good range of salads and sandwiches at affordable prices and is very popular with students and tourists. This is a great place to go for a quick bite to eat, while taking a break from all the sightseeing. |
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Le Loft - 85 promenade des Courts. This is one of the best dance nightclubs in Poitiers, and is very popular with the high energy young locals. They play all the latest dance music, and this is the place to go if you're looking to party till the early hours of the morning.
L'Eclipse - 55 promenade des Courts. Close to Le Loft, this is another of the town's popular dance nightclubs. It is very popular amongst the local student population, and is a great place to party the night away, while meeting new people.
Le Privilege - 195 av. du 8 mai. This worldly looking nightclub, is a more laid back alternative to the other more hectic nightclubs in the town. It is also popular with the local student population, and is great for a more relaxed night out on the town. |
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| Parc de Blossac - Found towards the southern tip of the old town where the hill narrows to a point, this park is a great place to take a break and sit among the clipped limes and gravelled walks, while watching the boules and eating a baguette. |
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Futuroscope - Located just out of Poitier. This science amusement park is a wonderland of technology that lets you experience sounds, images, and sensations with the world's most advanced film-projection techniques and largest screens. There are many exhibitions that will keep the children entertained for the whole day. Another section of the park includes Ocean Oasis, which leads you on an underwater exploration of a reef off the coast of Baja California.
The Park of St Pierre - Located just out of Poitier, this leisure park has attractions for the whole family: a wild zone reserved for walking; a forest and its various trees; a park animalier; a miniature golf course; a pony club; a swimming pool; and a zone for fishing. |
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