Notre-Dame-la-Grande
Romanesque church with an outstanding carved façade, lit up with colourful projections on summer nights.
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Poitiers: airports, things to do and where to stay
Poitiers, the former capital of Poitou, is a university city with one of France's richest collections of Romanesque architecture. The Futuroscope theme park lies just outside town.
Poitiers airports
From the airport to central Poitiers
Poitiers-Biard airport is about 3 km from central Poitiers.
Taxi
The most practical option, as the airport has no dedicated bus line. Central Poitiers and the railway station are about 10 minutes away by car.
Poitiers
Things to do in Poitiers
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Large Angevin Gothic cathedral with medieval stained glass and a monumental west front.
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Baptistère Saint-Jean
One of the oldest Christian buildings in France, dating back to the 4th century.
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Futuroscope
Theme park devoted to images and new technology, with rides and night-time shows, about 10 km north of the city.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Poitiers?
Poitiers is served by Poitiers-Biard (PIS).
How far is the airport from central Poitiers?
Poitiers-Biard airport is about 3 km from central Poitiers.
How do I get from the airport to central Poitiers?
From Poitiers-Biard airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Poitiers?
Highlights of Poitiers include Notre-Dame-la-Grande, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Baptistère Saint-Jean, and Futuroscope.
Photo credits
- Notre-Dame-la-Grande: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathédrale Saint-Pierre: Patremomni, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Baptistère Saint-Jean: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Futuroscope: Chin844, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons