Appointment communicated at the time of reservation
Limited group, registration required at the Palais : on site at Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine, Place Alphonse-Lepetit, Poitiers or at the 06 75 32 16 64 every day from 11am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm
Wednesdays March 6, 13, 20, 27 at 3pm
Sundays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 at 3pm
1h / 1 monument : The Palace
Former residence of the Counts of Poitou - Dukes of Aquitaine, and then a courthouse, it is one of the most remarkable examples of medieval civil architecture in France. Its imposing tower and its great hall, at the same time place of life, festivals and justice, saw passing some of the illustrious characters of the History of France of which it still carries the print: William the Great, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Alphonse of Poitiers, Pope Clement V, King Philip IV the Fair, Jean de Berry....
Access to the Maubergeon Tower subject to availability // Includes presentation of the exhibition L'ours, le cygne et le crocodile, les animaux dans l'environnement du prince au Palais // Price: €4 - free under certain conditions // Duration: 1h
Saturday, March 9 at 11 a.m.
Eleanor in power
Established in 1199, the charter signed by Eleanor of Aquitaine is the founding act of the commune of Poitiers.
As part of International Women's Rights Day // Free visit // Duration: 30mn
Saturday, March 9 at 3 p.m.
Perpetuating the memory of
Radegonde in the Renaissance
At the end of the 15th century, at the request of Charles VIII, the Poitevin author Jean Bouchet translated the hagiographic accounts of Radegonde into French. Twenty years later, he published a revised version, Histoire et cronique de Clotaire et de sa très illustre espouse madame saincte Radegonde.
As part of International Women's Rights Day // Free visit // Duration: 30mn
Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m.
Eleanor, matriarch and patron of the arts
Identified in 2013 as a representation of Eleanor's hand, the fragment in the Musée Sainte-Croix comes from the Crucifixion stained-glass window in St. Peter's Cathedral, one of the oldest preserved in France, which highlights the Plantagenets' role as patrons of the arts.
As part of International Women's Rights Day // Free visit // Duration: 30mn
Sunday, March 10 at 4 p.m.
Radegonde, Founding Saint
Painted in 1899, Jacques Aymer de la Chevalerie's painting presents Radegonde as the founding saint of the Sainte-Croix monastery.
As part of International Women's Rights Day // Free visit // Duration: 30mn
Tuesday, March 12 at 12:30 p.m.
Sandwich visit: Hotel Fumé
Built in the late 15th and early 16th centuries for the Fumé family, the mansion comprises two main buildings separated by a courtyard. The street façade, which gives it the appearance of a medieval castle, is one of the finest examples of flamboyant Gothic civil architecture in Poitiers.
Free visit // Duration: 30mn
Saturday, March 16 at 3 p.m.
Poitiers, stories and legends
Amusing anecdotes and incredible legends decorate the route through the streets and monuments of the historic center.
Price: €5.5 - free under certain conditions // Duration: 1h30 to 2h
Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m.
Heritage Sunday: Chauvigny and its medieval defences
A steep spur, five fortified castles, remnants of fortified gateways, a remnant of marshland - these are just some of the testimonies to Chauvigny's defenses that have been visible since the Middle Ages.
Free guided walk, 5 km // Duration: 2h // Meet at the Chauvigny BIT, 5 rue Saint-Pierre
Saturday, March 23 at 3 p.m.
Poitiers, 2000 years of history
Poitiers' historic center reveals over 2,000 years of history. Architectural gems from medieval times stand side by side with remarkable contemporary buildings. Ideal for getting to know the city!
Price: €5.5 - free under certain conditions // Duration: 1h30 to 2h
Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m.
Duo visit: Le TAP-Théâtre Auditorium de Poitiers, contemporary architecture for performing arts
Discover the rooms and backstage before the show The passion according to Saint Matthew.
Free visit // Duration: 1h // Meeting point: TAP, 6 rue de la Marne, Poitiers // Information and bookings: 0549392929 or accueilpublic@tap-poitiers.com