Art & Architecture

You will visit historical monuments,  from the Middle Ages to the  Classic period such as castles, abbeys and cathedrals. The region is home to a very large number of romanesque churches from the 10th and 11th centuries

Poitiers and Bordeaux have museums with special exhibits. We will look the best events that may be of your interest.  Bordeaux has a unique wine museum as well as a digital art center: Les bassins des lumieres that will open in April 2020. More information at:  https://www.bassins-lumieres.com/en/home.

You can enjoy reenactment of historical events at “Le Puy du Fou” , a historical theme park located north of the Poitou region.  This is a popular attraction,  reservations should be done many months in advance.  More information at:   https://www.puydufou.com/en