Roman ruins, medieval art, and fine art. Admission was free on the day we went (Tuesday)

Fantastic museum. It was free to visit and contains some wonderful works by the recently re-evaluated Camille Claudel juxtaposed next to her teacher and lover Rodin, as well as many other works from ancient to 20th century. You will need a good hour or more to see everything. My only criticism is that it would be nice to have a multilingual audio guide or telephone app so as to access more information in multiple languages. One of the highlights of Poitiers and seemingly under-promoted by the city council. Staff were very friendly and helpful too.

Definitely worth a visit. We were very impressed by this modern concrete maze of a museum and art gallery, most of which is beneath street level. It covers pre historic, Roman, Medieval history and some stunning art and sculpture. We had to resort to Google translate as our French isn’t good enough to understand the descriptions. If you like Brutalist architecture this place is a hidden gem.

Worth a visit. I found the prehistoric and Roman sections the most interesting - as well as the brutalist museum building that is an exhibit in and of itself! The ladies on reception were lovely too.

Amazing Museum with an incredible collection of gallo-roman and medieval Age. It was a great Surprise!

A decent museum where especially the section with Roman artefacts is interesting. The paintings are from local artists, although the sculptures are of a top quality. As is free to visit I would certainly recommend this.

A museum in the heart of a city filled with heritage and Roman glory. The building is almost like a maze where you walk around without knowing where you are actually. It takes you on a ride around the artistic, archeological and historical ride into a new world. The paintings and the statute or the ancient tools and coins preserved in a very good manner.

Looks pretty from the outside but it's closed due to renovation so unable to see inside. The picture boards on the outside seem to illustrate and beautiful interior, so it was a shame we couldn't see it all when we visited Poiters.

Amazing experience, after many gothic churches, to see this romanique one give you a big surprise. The only pity is that it is closed for many works of renovation

We found Our Lady the Great (Notre-Dame la Grande) to be a beautiful eleventh century church. This is a Romanesque design so it is much darker inside compared with the later gothic cathedrals. The interior is also filled beautifully painted support columns. This is a really impressive thousand year old church.

Wonderfully preserved, beautiful old church - exterior and interior. Amazing painted pillars, decorated side chapel ceilings and stained glass. We had the extra joy of a solo with organ rehearsal. Free entry, short walk from Hotel de ville. Quiet as no market on a Monday

A very ancient church, medium sized but contains a lot of history with beautiful stained glass and painted ceilings. Located in the heart of the old Poitiers village. Very quaint.

Such a beautiful church, loved all the small details on the pillars, the statues and the paintings, beyond extraordinary.

An impressive church both due to its age and architecture, different from other churches due to its darkness

Monument national ??!!

Entered the building intending to pay and there was a couple already having a talk from the person working there, so we waited by the door. The guide then stopped, looked us up and down and asked if we knew we had to pay and "if we could hear her over there", as if we were trying to steal a tour. There was an open door and then no-one in the ticket booth, so I'm not sure what we were expected to do. We left without going in any further.

Beautiful monument the Saint John baptistry is reputed to be the oldest existing Christian building in Europe. A must see.

Supposedly the oldest existing Christian building in the West and a spectacular example of Merovingian architecture. Interesting part of the history of this building was that it was abandoned around late 1700 during the "Revolution", confiscated from the church, sold to a private citizen who used it as a warehouse! Repurchased and saved from demolition, underwent restoration in the mid 20th century. Worth exploring.

7th century (c. 630-700), a rare Merovingian period monument preserved in an elevated position in France, houses a rare baptistery. Having the chance to visit this baptistery reminded me of Ravenna.

There is a small charge, which seems flexible if like us, you have a large family. Worth it to see what is claimed to be the oldest christian building in France. There is a leaflet that explains everything. Well worth the walk from the centre of town if you are interested in history.

An old baptistery still with remains of the swimmigpool used before

A 12th century church with relics of 6th century saints and impeccable (more recent) wall paintings. It's smaller and has a unique, eerie atmosphere that I found more conducive to peacefulness than the larger and more austere churches. Its historic role in 'protecting' the inhabitants is visible through the many thank-you notes covering the roles, which I found rather emotional (a mother thanking the saint for her son coming back alive from world war one). It's both historic and of cultural significance.

Beautiful church, very peaceful.

Along with the not-so-far Notre Dame de la Grande, it still has beautiful colorfully painted interior.

Don’t miss this church while in Poitiers. The burial site of Queen Radegonde

This is a very beautiful church not far down the hill from Cathedrale St Pierre. It is not as light as the Gothic church, and fewer people. Beautiful frescoes have survived above the choir. What you have to go here to see is the tomb. There is a crypt under the choir with the remains of St Agnes of Poitiers, among others. The stone sarcophagus is really eye catching lit around with candles. Don't miss

This church is so remarkable! The single Gothic nave isn't any Siegel, but the Roman choir and a vast crypt, these are absolutely unique! There is also a sarcophagus with Saint Radegonde. Really worth visiting.

Very Medieval Church built around the 6th century. Its name taken from Frankish queen and nun, Radegund, buried in the church, considered a Saint. The current Church is a combination of Romanesque and Angevin Gothic, constructed from 11th to 12th century. This is build in Latin Cross shape. It is one of many stunning churches in Poitiers. A must visit in this quiet but beautiful French town.

Very old and impeccably preserved stained glasses, which are hard to find elsewhere. This is a sizeable ancient churches of historical and architectural interest. The wall paintings are rather washed out but the ceilings are still crisp in the side chapel. There are multiple explicative notes translated in english so it's inclusive for tourists. Be mindful of the time of your visits as you can't tour it while in use for religious functions.

It is the outside that makes this building into a cathedral as it is spoiled with 3 different arches heavily decorated. The interior only has in parts of the church his medieval paintwork and it also contains some exceptional glass windows which are abundantly detailed with scenes from the live of Jesus.

Poitiers is famous for its historic victories over Al-Andalus, particularly the Battle of Tours and Portiers in early 8th century, where Charles Martel halted the advance of Muslim forces into Western Europe. These victories marked a turning point in European history and helped preserve Christian rule in continental Europe („Rettung des Abendlandes“). Poitiers Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Poitiers. Built mainly in the 12th-13th centuries, it is a prime example of early Gothic architecture in western France. Commissioned by King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, the cathedral features a wide façade with three large doorways and stunning stained glass windows, including a famous 12th-century Crucifixion window. The interior is spacious, with a wooden vaulted ceiling and richly decorated choir stalls.

Stunning cathedral and one that should he visited and seen when in Poiters. So much to see inside as each part has a unique feature. Beautiful and peaceful 🙏

Saint-Pierre de Poitiers Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Poitiers, in the Vienne department and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is the seat of the archdiocese of Poitiers. In addition to its title of archiepiscopal church, it has had the rank of minor basilica since March 1, 1912. Less well known than the Notre-Dame-la-Grande church, this immense stone vessel is nevertheless the largest religious building in the city ​​and a landmark visible from afar in the urban landscape. Built on the initiative of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II Plantagenêt from 1160, consecrated in 1379, it is in the Angevin Gothic style (use of curved vaults on a square plan) and is similar to the hall churches by its division into three vessels of almost equal height. The façade, flanked by two unfinished towers, borrows elements from the stylistic grammar of northern France. The interior preserves stalls from the 13th century and a collection of historiated stained-glass windows dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, including a Crucifixion, one of the peaks of French medieval stained glass art. The current cathedral was begun in the second half of the twelfth century, around 1162 according to Abbé Auber; it was financed by the bishop and the cathedral chapter but also perhaps by the Duchess of Aquitaine, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204), and her husband Henry II of England Plantagenêt (1133-1189), as by all the faithful. The construction was long because the church was not definitively consecrated until October 17, 1379. The construction was carried out in seven successive campaigns. They did not follow a predefined plan, which explains many repentances and resumptions during the construction site. Indeed, the initial party, an Angevin Gothic with curved vaults, appeared more and more archaic as the work lengthened. The desire to build up to date clashed with the constructive choices made during previous work.

Beautiful and so peaceful nestled neatly in Poitier well worth a visit.

Magnificent gothic cathedral with beautiful stained glass windows. Important medieval monument.

Wow! We were seeking out some local French cuisine and this hit the mark! An authentic French experience with great hospitality! A quaint restuarant with fresh flowers on the table! The food was fantastic at local prices! If you're in Poitiers, you have to dine here!

Lovely little restaurant that is worth visiting. The food was top notch, the prices very reasonable, especially for the quality of the food. The waitress was absolutely charming, and I had a wonderful time there. I highly recommend visiting.

We enquired about a table and was met with a bit of an aggressive reply and I thought gosh how will this go. I needn't have worried, the lady of the house was excellent with us and was full of smiles all evening. We skipped the entree as I have been eating lots of food and having no capacity left for any cheese. The menu did look very good though and there were several choices I could have easily gone for. My wife went with the ham which came with a really nice sauce. I'm not really sure what was in it to be honest but it was nice. This came with a selection of veg of the day and roasted potatoes. I got the same veggies with my fillet with chabis which turned out to be goats cheese. It was a fine piece of meat which I thoroughly enjoyed, beautiful! We shared a bottle of a rather good Bordeaux and some water for the table. I had the cheese afterwards and what can I say, it was out of this world. The gorgeous cheese with a little bread and a sip of the wine was just bliss. So satisfying. I finished with a coffee, which was good, of course. The place itself is quite small inside with large colourful murals of enfants carrying out various acts. There are lots of chalk boards up advertising the wonderful fayre and they have a nice area outside on the street. Prices are very reasonable, and food and service are better still. Definitely one for the short list.

Great place. We recommend. Full plat du jour was delicious.

Very nice restaurant. Small place so you sit very close to neighbors, but it adds to the cosy feel of the place. Good prices to quality, food is amazing! Most dishes are classic french from the area, but the Escargot are a nice surprise. I recommend not ordering the largest menu though, since it is so much food you'll roll away.

Small cozy restaurant. Quality local food, good price.

A very pleasant meal, served by friendly staff. The only drawback that they did not have an English version of the menu. They were able to help translate it when asked, however i prefer to read the menu and make my own choices.

Another hidden gem, recommended to us and it did not disappoint. Behind the unassuming facade is a vibrant restaurant with a beautiful atrium. Food was delicious and plentiful. The café gourmand was a treat and more. Definitely will revisit.

Incredible culinary craftsmanship. The chef clearly puts thought and passion into each plate. Perfect for date night or special occasions.

I went for breakfast and it was a very tasty and filling meal. Nice relaxed atmosphere with what looked to be a group of locals having a catch up over a coffee.

We loved this place, we had a Poulet Noir and à Parmentier Boeuf Bourguignon and they were both verry good. The prices were very reasonable. Considering the fact the restaurant was packed for lunch, the service was prompt and very polite. The interior decor gave it a cachet of the mid 1950s, warm and pleasant. I recommend it.

A great and decent cafe/restaurant. In the week you can get a nice breakfast or a pain au chocolate & coffee. At weekends the pastries are not around. All week in the daytime there's a very good selection of beers, wines and spirits, oh and soft drinks, milk shakes, teas and coffees. In the evening, from 19:00, it becomes a wonderful eatery with a very full menu. It's busy, but the service doesn't suffer. The prices are decent for city centre. Staff are friendly. Couldn't ask for better.

Visited as a group of 8, made a reservation earlier on in the day due to the party size. Imagine smaller groups/couples could also walk in without reservations. Food and service were excellent and there were options on the menu to suit some dietary requirements (vegetarians). Atmosphere and decor inside was good as well.

Food had no taste at all. Tasteless.

I was looking forward to this one as recommended by friends. The place is nice. The service was okay but felt rushed between courses. Both mains were prepared too early so most of the food was cold. It tasted lovely but not close to the price range.

Very nice and unique restaurant. The food looked amazing and was wel served with good sizes for the portions. The service was also very friendly and fast. There were just 2 small inconveniences, when i got my starter there was a small plastic layer still on the side of the dish. And the desert was hard to eat, there were to many different tastes all at once which made it hard to eat. But overall a good experience!

This is a truly excellent restaurant. The menu was varied, interesting and well priced. Our waitress was good fun and quickly established a natural rapport. Highly recommend and we'll be visiting again when we're in the area.

I was very disappointed with this Michelin-recommended restaurant. I ordered their set menu and chose the grilled octopus. When I got to the second half of the octopus, it was extremely bitter. I asked them to replace the dish, but the restaurant said it was not possible. Then I asked for a discount, but despite the poor quality of the dish, the restaurant offered no compensation at all. On top of that, the waiter was very disrespectful to me and even suggested I was trying to deceive the restaurant. However, as the pictures clearly show, the first half and the second half of the octopus were cooked very differently, with the latter part obviously burnt. They refused to acknowledge this, and they neither apologized nor offered any compensation. This restaurant forces customers to bear the full cost of their own mistakes in food quality. They refuse to take any responsibility or make any changes, no matter how unacceptable the dish is. Such behavior is completely unprofessional and shows a lack of respect for their guests.

The setting is spectacular and unfortunately that is the only time I could use that adjective in relation to this restaurant. The service was so awful that our paired wine was only served a few minutes after our hot main course was on the table. With the cheese course as well, we had to wait 10 minutes for the wine to be served. The maitre d was totally uninterested in ensuring her staff were working and never once checked whether the mediocre food was any good. À very poor experience.

Located in an architectural renovation work of art, the setting in this large eating room is casual, great service and good food at reasonable prices. I had the rouget fillet, which was lacquered or marinated before grilling. It was fine, but I had expected a simpler preparation to highlight the freshness of the fish. Highly recommended restaurant.

We had an excellent dinner at Les Archives — the food was outstanding, the service exceptional, and the staff incredibly friendly. What made the experience truly special was how warmly our server encouraged and supported our efforts to speak French. If you’re ever in Poitiers, Les Archives is an absolute must-visit!

The Tartines are great. Very generous portions and great value. The Bretonne is full of seafood. Main course for 2 with a few drinks came to just over €60.

Good food lovely staff and a great atmosphere. The pasta I ordered was a little over cooked but otherwise a very good time!

I love your work, chef ! Thank you ❣️

I am writing this review more than a year later because it would be unfair not to recognize this place in some way. The food was amazing, and the staff were great. They were even willing to speak English, which is not common in France. The atmosphere was fantastic. If you're looking for a true French restaurant, come to Poitiers. We ended up here for lunch completely by chance, unplanned, but because of this experience, I would love to return someday. Merci beaucoup, vous êtes incroyables!

Huge meals, nice staff, really recommend that place

Our oeufs starter had burnt toast, though the eggs were good. The chicken penne was over cooked, and unappetising. Disappointed. I had the steak and chips which was tasty and enjoyable. Bread excellent. Service needs improvement, staff need to be more attentive, we had to go indoors to request drinks.

Delicious food! Especially shrimps with scallops

Overall I think I may have ordered the wrong thing on the wrong day. Presentation of the food is excellent, everything coming from the kitchen looked amazing. Portions are generous, food comes quickly. Other tables were very much enjoying their food. Perfect bread. I misunderstood from the server that wine was not available by the glass. The entree was subtle, too subtle, just a dash of salt would have made a world of difference. The garnish to make up for this worked but the base itself would have benefited immensely from any added depth. The main was dry and overcooked, despite me arriving relatively early in the first service, this was a disappointment in such a well presented dish. The accoutrements lacked, like the entree, in the excitement they intended to evoke. Dessert-fromage blanc- ended up being more of an ambrosia, tropical fruits suspended in whipped cream, minus the marshmallows. Otherwise very cute restaurant with a local clientele, would give it another chance with some hesitation.

I recommend going for lunch as the menu is only available during lunch hours but is of excellent price quality. You can eat both inside or on the terrace in front. Nice French atmosphere, nice wines and original tastes.

The food tastes authentically French and very delicious! With prices that are alright for its quality. It’s located in the middle of the town centre, tucked in a cozy corner. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. But as there is only one waiter usually, you will have to be patient. It made a cold day better just by eating here.

Exceptional quality and friendly service, prices in line with other restaurants, even at a lower level. Small nice and cozy restaurant french gourmet. I recommend to all the Portiers' visitors to book here in time, it is worth your stay. Really congratulations on your efforts guys.

Food is OK, but nothing special and some dishes substandard. Seriously overrated by Tripadvisor. The presentation of the main course was a mess, and not only at our plates. Several parts of the starters and main course were not fresh (the mashed potatoes) and had hardly any taste. We were disappointed.

We arrived late in the evening (20:45) without a reservation, were turned away by two other restaurants, and the outside tables here were fully booked as well, but the waiter made an exception and let us sit inside. The food was delicious and we had a lovely evening.

Highly recommended, especially the waiter was really professional and great. :)