- Must visit
Musée Sainte-Croix
Main city museum for archaeology, fine arts and local history, with collections from prehistory to modern works in a former convent.
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Things to do in Poitiers
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- Recommended
Musée du Baptistère Saint-Jean
Museum in the Saint-Jean Baptistery presenting early Christian archaeology, funerary art and the long religious history of Poitiers.
Musée François-Rabelais
Compact museum devoted to the writer and thinker François Rabelais, set in a historic townhouse and focused on Renaissance culture.
- Must visit
Parc de Blossac
Promenade and green space above the river valley, offering open views and a pleasant break from the dense medieval streets.
- Recommended
Place du Maréchal-Leclerc
Lively historic square lined with cafés and notable facades, ideal for people-watching and as a starting point for exploring old Poitiers.
- Recommended
Quartier historique de Poitiers
Atmospheric old quarter around narrow lanes and timber-framed houses, well suited to wandering between churches, shops and small squares.
- Vegetarian
Broyé du Poitou
A dense almond and butter cake from Poitiers, traditionally marked with fork lines. It is the city’s best-known sweet speciality.
- Gluten-free
Chabichou du Poitou
Goat’s cheese made in the Poitou area, often sold fresh or matured. It reflects the region’s long-standing caprine farming tradition.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Farci poitevin omelette
A rustic potato omelette from Poitou, cooked thick and often shared. It is a classic regional home-style dish.
Toq
Elegant dining room offering modern French cuisine and carefully presented tasting menus, suited to a special meal.
Crêperie du Marché
Well-known crêperie in the old town serving galettes, crêpes and cider in a relaxed historic setting.
Les Archives
Stylish restaurant near the centre serving refined French dishes with seasonal produce in a calm, contemporary setting.
Euro (€)
Moderate for France: rooms, meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in Paris or Bordeaux, but not as low as the smallest provincial towns.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €55+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €2.20-3.50 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up in cafés and taxis, but tipping is not obligatory.
Vitalis
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.50
- Day pass
- €5.10
To the city centre
Poitiers Biard Airport -> Gare de Poitiers
- Distance
- Unknown
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Validate your ticket each time you board a Vitalis vehicle, even if you already hold a valid ticket or pass.
- The standard 24-hour pass on Vitalis costs €5.10; a higher-priced paper-billet variant also exists, so choose the rechargeable or mobile version if available.
airport information
Airports in Poitiers
Check where to Poitiers flights depart and arrive, plus the main airport details for this route.
Poitiers Biard Airport (PIS)Rue du Sous-Lieutenant Collard, 86580 Biard, France
City-centre transport
Getting to Poitiers Biard Airport from Poitiers city centre
Poitiers Biard Airport is 1 km from Poitiers city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus16, C, 14 · 0m · every ~4 min
16, C · 6m · every ~4 min
16, C · 8m · every ~4 min
16, C · 9m · every ~4 min
12 · 11m · every ~3 min
Poitiers Biard Airport airport facilities and services
Poitiers Biard Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Poitiers Biard Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Poitiers Biard Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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