Saturday, August 28, 2010

Attractions near Poitiers, France

The city of Poitiers is steeped in history, the most famous, was part of the dowry of Eleanor of Aquitaine known for their marriage to Henry Plantagenet, Henry II of England was. Eleanor liked Poitiers and Their support led to the construction of many beautiful buildings, adding to the beauty of the medieval town of Poitiers, which we enjoy today.

The most important monuments are the church of Notre Dame la Grande, a highly ornate Romanesque church and Magnificent cathedral of Saint Pierre, but around the medieval streets looking you most enjoy the splendor of this city. This Office has done an excellent job of labeling the three routes to major attractions to see. Ask painting from the map or just follow the blue, yellow or red lines on the floor.

Near east of Poitiers, the beautiful village of Angles sur l'Anglin. This village was named one of "most beautiful villages> France 'and' really irritating. The village is situated along a river and over the upper part of town, atop a hill overlooking it, a ruined castle on a hill different. The village is made up of beautiful stone houses with terracotta roofs and old wooden shutters. Idyllic!

Chauvigny, also east of Poitiers is a lively medieval town whose origins are located on a hill with the remains of five castles. In addition to walking through the narrow streets along the remainslocks, visit the Church of St. Pierre. This has nice round towers and roofs at one end and inside there are a number of columns, each carved with some surprising even if the nightmarish scenes.

Of course, one of the main attractions of the Futuroscope near Poitiers with its high-speed technology of virtual reality and visual breathtaking in their IMAX theater. Every evening there is a show that combines theater, light shows and fireworks.

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