Poitiers Audio guided walking tour 2h00 and 16 audio commentary

GPS Audioguide application: From the city center to the banks of the Clain (Offline).

Full tour: A historical exploration between Romanesque and Gothic heritage.

Visit of free-ranging Poitiers: Admiring the imposing Gothic bedside of St. Peter's Cathedral.

City Inn: The majestic 19th century architecture overlooking the Place du Maréchal-Leclerc.

Les Bords du Clain: A bucolic walk along the river, at the foot of the historic plateau.

St. Peter’s Cathedral: The monumental façade and its famous rosette, jewel of the Gothic Angevin.

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Poitiers in one day by following this walking tour that takes you through the 16 must-see places of interest of the city. Admire Romanesque architecture with iconic monuments such as Notre-Dame-la-Grande Church and St. Peter's Cathedral. Stroll along the banks of the Clain and explore the medieval streets of the historic centre, while savouring local specialities in the Halles de Notre-Dame. An accessible and rewarding route, ideal for history and culture lovers.

- 5 km circuit, to be done in about 2 hours
- Discovery of 16 monuments and historical sites
- Navaway® application available for an interactive guided tour
- Explore at your own pace, with stops at major points of interest

What's included

Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
16 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Text transcripts of all audio content
Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...

Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Headphones or headphones (optional)

What to expect

Notre Dame des Dunes
Pass by

The Statue of Our Lady of the Dunes, which you see on your left, is far from trivial. It certainly blesses the city, but the reason for its construction is rather controversial.
Jardin des Sens
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You arrive on the way to the Pasteur promenade that connects Pont Neuf to Pont Saint-Cyprien. This beautiful walk allows you to return to the city center enjoying a little nature on the banks of the Clain.
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Poitiers has the particularity of being able to offer you real nature breaks in the city. Two rivers cut it in 3. The Clain and the Pepper.
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Right next to the town hall is the beautiful Beauce Mansion Inn. Its delicate architecture immediately arouses our curiosity and makes us want to learn a little more about it.
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Here you are on the Place du Maréchal Leclerc, the main square in the centre of Poitiers! Still called Place d’Arms by some Poitevins, it was also Place Nationale at the Revolution, Place Royale at the Renaissance and Place du Point of Sale at the Middle Ages when it was the economic center of the city.
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You arrive at the back of the Palace of the Counts of Poitiers, with the Maubergeon tower and the small square Joan of Arc. The statue was built on the occasion of the 500 years of its passage in Poitiers.
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So, I grant you, we could have expected more impressive for the entrance to the Palais des comtes de Poitiers! Especially considering the rest of the building you could see!
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The Rue des vieuxs butcheries is a fine example of a mix of modern and old architecture specific to the historic center of Poitiers. You will find here some beautiful half-timbered houses.
Hotel Fume
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Stop for a moment and admire the beautiful flamboyant Gothic facade of this mansion Inn. It was built between the 15th and 16th centuries and offers a wonderful example of the best of Renaissance times.
La Statue de la Liberte
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Do you know how many replicas of the Statue of Liberty exist? The exact number is uncertain, but there are more than you can imagine!
Poitiers
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I take the opportunity to pass by the Halles de Notre-Dame, to talk to you a little about the specialties of the region. If you came on a Saturday, you certainly have before you a large Point of Sale of local producers.
Notre-dame La Grande
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Here you are on the forecourt of Notre-Dame de la Grande church! It is THE real jewel of Poitiers (no, it is not the Futuroscope).
Cathedrale Saint Pierre
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Here you are in front of the most imposing monument of Poitiers. The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul was built on the remains of a first religious building of the 11th century.
Baptistere Saint-Jean
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Be careful, you arrive in front of a rare and precious building. The Baptistery of Saint John is one of the first religious monuments in Europe.
Eglise Sainte-Radegonde
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The church of Sainte-Radégonde, which you now see with its beautiful Gothic bell tower, was previously called Sainte-Marie-Out-of-Walls.
Belvedere des Dunes
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As you knew, these few stairs took you to a viewpoint encompassing most of the old town. You can see the main monuments protruding from slate roofs and red tiles.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

End point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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