Poitiers, France

The town hall of Poitiers

The town hall of Poitiers

Map of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in France

Poitiers is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Map of Poitou-Charentes, France

Poitiers is in the (86) Vienne departement

Poitiers in Vienne

Map of Poitiers in the Vienne

About Poitiers

Poitiers is in the Vienne department of the Poitou-Charentes region.

In 732 Charles Martel stops the progression of the Arab invasion from the south. Home to the Count of Poitiers and Dukes of Aquitaine, suffering numerous battles and sieges during the Hundred Year War.


If you are travelling in the area, visit the spectacular Futuroscope, fun for all the family.