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Poitiers

It is a city on the River Clain in west-central France. It is a commune and the capital of the Vienne department and the historical center of Poitou.
CLIMATE
The climate in the Poitiers area is mild with mild temperature amplitudes, and adequate rainfall throughout the year although with a drying tendency during summer. The average annual temperature is 12.1°C, with an annual thermal range of 15.1°C.

ACCESS

Pour rejoindre Poitiers, si vous venez:
  • Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport, take a direct TGV Atlantique high-speed train to Poitiers (2hr30mins).
  • Orly airport, take the shuttle to Montparnasse station in Paris then a direct TGV high-speed train to Poitiers city center (1hr30mins).
  • Bordeaux airport, take the shuttle to the Saint-Jean station in Bordeaux then a direct TGV high-speed train to Poitiers.
  • Paris take a TGV high-speed train at Montparnasse station: https://www.oui.sncf/
  • Area
42,11 km2
  • Altitude
Min.63m / Max.152m
  • Population
90 033 habitants
  • Average living expenses
1,095€ / month
  • Average rent
445€ / month
RANKED 12TH OUT OF 44 FRENCH CITIES WHERE’S IT GOOD TO LIVE AND STUDY

TRANSPORTION

The Vitalis public bus service is available for getting around the town and surrounding area: https://www.vitalis-poitiers.fr/

There are regional trains for getting around the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region: https://www.ter.sncf.com/nouvelle-aquitaine

Don’t forget the bus for low-cost travelling: https://fr.ouibus.com/ or https://www.flixbus.fr/

www.vitalis-poitiers.fr
Student fees 29€/month et 200€/year

ATTRACTIONS

Poitiers, Roman capital has been labelled for its artand history, Ville d’art et d’histoire, since 1985.
  • The panorama des Dunes, accessible by bus or on foot for the amazing view over the historical city center.
  • The Salle des Pas-Perdus in the former palace of the Counts of Poitiers and Dukes of Aquitaine, one of the most remarkable architectural works.
  • Notre-Dame-la-Grande church: a beautiful example of Roman art.
  • Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand church listed by UNESCO world heritage on the Way of Saint James.
  • The Grand’Rue, a historical street lined with halftimbered houses and mansions.
  • Musée Sainte-Croix, a vast concrete and glass building with one of the largest collection of sculptures by Camille Claudel (free admission for students).
  • Blossac park, a green lung in the city center and one of France's most beautiful parks.
  • The Futuroscope, a fun technological and scientific theme park just 10 km from Poitiers. Take the no.1 Vitalis bus line.

For more information, consult the Tourism Office website: http://www.ot-poitiers.fr/ > découvrir> histoire de Poitiers

IMPORTNT ANNUAL EVENTS

FEBRUARY
  • Poitiers Geek Festival: All the geek communities get together in Poitiers for a 2-day event of celebrations and exchange.
MARCH
  • Printemps de la Recherche (Spring Research Festival), to discover the research laboratories of the University and to have conversations with the researchers.
  • Printemps de l’Europe: a springtime debate about Europe with the CRIJ.
  • Bruits de langues, literary meetings organized by the cultural association of the faculty of Arts.
APRIL
  • Festival A Corps contemporary artistic representations around visions of the human body.
  • Gamers assembly, video game and electronic sports conferences, performances, competitions and tournaments.
  • Arts and Culture Days in Higher Education.

IMPORTNT ANNUAL EVENTS

MAY
  • European Night of Museums - free activities and entertainment at the Sainte-Croix de Poitiers museum.
  • Poitiers-Futuroscope Marathon for running enthusiasts.
JUNE
  • Fête de la Musique: Music everywhere in town (free concerts).
JULY – AUGUST
  • Poitiers during the summer: A vast program of cultural entertainment and activities for all in different venues throughout the city.
SEPTEMBER
  • The Mois d’Accueil des étudiants in Poitiers, a whole month for exploring the city with activities and entertainment, parties, forums, exhibitions and concerts.
  • European Researchers Night.
  • Journées du Patrimoine (heritage days), free visits of cultural venues.
OCTOBER
  • Students of the World Night, a big welcome night for international students in Poitiers.
  • Fête de la Science in the University laboratories.
  • Poit’étrangers, an operation organised in cooperation with the mairie de Poitiers, which allows Poitevin families to welcome international students in order to share a congenial moment and to discover the local culture.
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