Selection of the most beautiful monuments in Poitou-Charente

Medieval and Renaissance Castle
86120 Les Trois-Moutiers

The Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers, built in the 13th century in Les Trois-Moutiers in New Aquitaine, is a medieval castle rebuilt in the 19th century, surrounded by water like Azay-le-Rideau, today undergoing collective restoration.

Romanesque Church
86000 Poitiers

Notre-Dame-la-Grande is a Romanesque collegial church of the 11th-XIIth century in Poitiers, famous for its carved facade and interior paintings, masterpiece of Poitevin religious art.

Romanesque art saintongeais
86400 Civray

The church of Saint-Nicolas de Civray, a 12th century Romanesque jewel in New Aquitaine, is distinguished by its carved facade and Latin cross plan. Ranked in 1840, she embodied Poitevin art in Civray (Vienna).

Romanesque Church
86300 Chauvigny

The collegiate Saint-Pierre de Chauvigny, built in the 1st quarter of the 12th century, is an ancient Romanesque church located in Vienna, New Aquitaine, famous for its carved capitals and medieval architecture.

Gothic Church
86200 Loudun

The Saint-Pierre de Loudun church, built between the 12th and 16th centuries, is a Catholic monument located in Vienna, New Aquitaine, marked by varied architectural styles and a turbulent history.

Gothic House
86000 Poitiers

The Hotel Fumé is a flamboyant Gothic building dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries in Poitiers, New Aquitaine, now home to university services. Its architecture combines decorative military elements and refined sculptures.

Palace of Counts
86000 Poitiers

The Palace of the Counts of Poitiers, a 14th century Gothic building located in Poitiers, New Aquitaine, was a Ducal Palace and then a court until 2019. Today, it hosts cultural events in its large medieval hall.

Rise stone
86000 Poitiers

The Rise Stone of Poitiers is a neolithic dolmen located in the town of Poitiers, New Aquitaine. This megalithic monument, classified as historical monuments, is linked to local legends and the university history of the city.