Poitiers, France: The Best Kept Secret in Nouvelle-Aquitaine? | Walking Tour & Guide

Is Poitiers worth visiting? Join me as we explore the best things to do in Poitiers, France! From Palais des ducs d’Aquitaine, Eglise Notre Dame de la Grande, Cathedrale Saint Pierre de Poitiers to the vibrant cafés of the city center, we’re uncovering the history and culture of this beautiful hilltop city.
00:00 – Highlights | A glimpse into 2,000 years of history in the “City of a Hundred Steeples.”
01:00 – Intro
02:24 – Cure de Saint-Porchaire | This site features a 11th-century bell tower, once part of a major medieval parish.
O3:19 – Rue Gambetta
08:43 – Place Alphonse Lepetit | Named after a former mayor; this square sits at the heart of the city’s legal district.
10:07 – Palais des ducs d’Aquitaine | The former seat of the Counts of Poitou and Dukes of Aquitaine, including Eleanor of Aquitaine.
13:57 – Rue du Palais | A street that has served as the prestigious approach to the ducal palace for centuries.
17:05 – Place Charles VII | Commemorating the king who found refuge in Poitiers during the Hundred Years’ War.
19:51 – Place de la Liberté | Historically a site of justice and public gatherings, once home to the city’s guillotine.
23:28 – Place Charles de Gaulle | The modern central hub, formerly known as the Place du Marché.
24:34 – Eglise Notre Dame la Grande | A masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, famous for its intricate 12th-century sculpted facade.
28:41 – Grand Rue | One of the oldest streets in Poitiers, following the path of an ancient Roman road.
31:44 – Cathédrale Saint Pierre | An imposing Gothic cathedral commissioned by Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1162.
34:37 – Espace Mendès France | A center for scientific culture located near the city’s historic medieval walls.
35:36 – Baptistère Saint Jean | One of the oldest Christian buildings in Europe, dating back to the 4th century.
39:15 – Rue de la Cathédrale | The historic link between the religious center and the rest of the upper city.
45:50 – Tour Maubergeon | The ancient keep of the Ducal Palace, rebuilt in the late 14th century.
46:52 – Rue des Cordeliers | Named after the Franciscan friars (Cordeliers) who established a monastery here in the Middle Ages.
48:20 – Rue des Grandes Écoles | A street reflecting Poitiers’ long identity as a major university city since 1431.
51:43 – Place du Maréchal Leclerc | The city’s main social square, formerly known as Place d’Armes.
52:47 – Mairie de Poitiers | The City Hall, built in the late 19th century in the grand Second Empire style.
53:28 – Rue de Magenta
54:10 – Square de la Republique
58:22 – Grande roue de Poitiers

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