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Sights in Poitou-Charentes

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sights in Poitou-Charentes : the essentials
Churches in Poitiers
Church of Notre Dame la Grande
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The tourist office of Poitiers has a simple idea, but a great one: just follow the lines! From the magnificent church of Notre Dam
Historical Monuments in La Rochelle
Tour Saint Nicolas
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The tower of St. Nicholas is located on the south coast port of La Rochelle, in front of the Torre de la Chaîne. The tower of St.
Historical Monuments in La Rochelle
Towers of La Rochelle
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Always looking towards the Atlantic Ocean, the towers of Saint-Nicolas, the Chaîne and the Lanterne seem to be in love with the oc
Historical Monuments in Rochefort
Corderie Royale
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"The Corderie Royale" is a unique place in France. This Arsenal was created by Louis XIV and his minister Colbert. It measures 374
Historical Monuments in Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
Strong Boyard
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For two centuries, this silhouette had cuts the horizon of the Atlantic coast of Poitou-Charentes. For many cameras, a zoom lens w
Cathedrals in Angoulême
St. Peter Cathedral
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St. Peter's Cathedral is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Romanesque buildings in France. The Saint-Pierre Cathedral was buil
Historical Monuments in La Rochelle
Tower of the Lantern
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The Lantern Tower called the tower of the 4 sergeants. It is located on the esplanade of Saint-Jean d'Acre in La Rochelle. You mus
Historical Monuments in La Rochelle
The Chain Tower
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Chain Tower is one of the two towers that form the entrance to the Old Port of La Rochelle (the latter is the route of Saint-Nicol
City Halls in La Rochelle
Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)
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Located in Rochelle, the seaside city of some 80.000 habitants. It's one of the characteristic buildings of this city, it attract
Historical Monuments in La Rochelle
Big Clock
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This was originally the main city gate leading to the port. Seeing it will transport you back to the Middle Ages. Rebuilt several
Churches in Poitiers
Baptistère Saint-Jean
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A friend of mine gave me a tour of the city of Poitiers, and took me to this small building near the cathedral. I was struck first
Historical Monuments in Poitiers
Mairie de Poitiers (Town Hall)
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You can find information on the city of Poitiers, like any other, at the city hall but you may find more details at the tourist of
Cathedrals in Poitiers
Poitiers Cathedral
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While it is true that this cathedral is referred to as Gothic (Angevin), its construction began in a very different style. The con
Castles in Oiron
Château d'Oiron
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Walking through the field I found a treasure. A treasure of granite and slate that left me perplexed. Oiron Castle... It's a palac
Historical Monuments in Saintes
Arch of Germanicus
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The fact that the city of Saintes has an important heritage goes without saying, but the fact that Germanicus Arch is one of the m
Churches in Saintes
Basilique Saint Eutrope de Saintes
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The Basilique Saint Eutrope de Saintes is one of the most important monuments in Saintes. This 11th century church is a pilgrimage
Squares in Poitiers
Place de la Liberté
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On a random walk I stumbled upon the Place de La Liberte (Freedom Square). And as I understood the name of the place: There, proud
Churches in Chauvigny
St. Peter's Collegiate Church
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In the heart of the medieval city of Chauvigny is one of the most precious jewels of French Romanesque art, the Collegiate Church
Activities in Poitou-Charentes
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