Appointment communicated at the time of reservation
Limited group, registration required at the Palais : on site at Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine, Place Alphonse-Lepetit, Poitiers or at the 06 75 32 16 64 every day from 11am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm
Saturday, June 1 at 3 p.m.
Sensory stroll: The Roseraie floral park
Awaken your senses to (re)discover the Roseraie floral park. Breathe deeply to appreciate the fragrance of the roses, then sharpen your taste buds to sample some of the products.
Witness to the 70s when floral parks were in vogue, this rose garden is a showcase for the city's horticultural expertise and a source of floral and landscape inspiration for visitors. Refurbished in 2017, it is home to almost 6,000 species.
Free visit as part of Rendez-vous aux Jardins // Duration: 01h
Sunday, June 2 at 11 a.m.
The plant garden
Awaken your senses to (re)discover the Jardin des Plantes. With your fingertips, come and touch the remarkable trees to find out more.
diversity. Founded in 1621 by a dean of the faculty of medicine to teach
botany to students, the garden was threatened with extinction and moved several times, before being
integrated, in 1870, into a garden
near the river Clain.
Free visit as part of Rendez-vous aux Jardins // Duration: 01h
Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m.
Blossac Park
Awaken your senses to (re) discover Blossac Park. Open your ears and
listen to all the sounds emanating from this garden to see it better!
Part of the major urban planning and embellishment work carried out in Poitiers from 1750 onwards,
This French-style park was created on the initiative of the Comte de Blossac, Intendant of Poitou. A pleasure garden, a meeting place for walkers and a venue for festivities, it has been enhanced by an English garden (1905) and contemporary gardens (2003).
Free visit as part of Rendez-vous aux Jardins // Duration: 01h
Wednesdays June 5, 12, 19, 26
Sundays June 2, 9, 23, 30
1h / 1 monument : The Palace
Former residence of the Counts of Poitou - Dukes of Aquitaine, and then a courthouse, it is one of the most remarkable examples of medieval civil architecture in France. Its imposing tower and its great hall, at the same time place of life, festivals and justice, saw passing some of the illustrious characters of the History of France of which it still carries the print: William the Great, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Alphonse of Poitiers, Pope Clement V, King Philip IV the Fair, Jean de Berry....
Access to the Maubergeon Tower subject to conditions // Price: €4 - free under certain conditions // Duration: 1h
Fridays June 7, 14, 21, 28 at 12:30 p.m.
Sandwich visit: Under construction: a rampart under the Palais
At the end of Antiquity, Poitiers built a monumental city wall, redefining the contours of the Roman city and reaffirming its urban status well into the Middle Ages.
An archaeological study of the remains preserved in Jeanne d'Arc Square is currently underway, enabling us to rediscover this monument.
Free visit // Duration: 30mn
Saturday, June 8 at 3 p.m.
Poitiers in the footsteps of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Granddaughter of a great troubadour, duchess, queen of France and then of England, and mother of two kings, Eleanor of Aquitaine is the emblematic figure of Poitiers. The extraordinary life of this woman has
from the palace of the Counts of Poitou-Dukes of Aquitaine to Saint-Pierre Cathedral.
Price: €5.5 - free under certain conditions // Duration: 1h30 to 2h
Tuesday, June 11 at 12:30 p.m.
Sandwich visit: Landscape reading,
Poitiers seen from the Dunes
An emblematic viewpoint of the city, the Dunes panorama allows you to observe the city's topography, understand its urban organization and identify its major buildings and monuments.
Free visit // Duration: 30mn
Saturday June 15 and Sunday June 16 at 10 a.m,
11h, 12h, 14h, 15h, 16h, 17h
Site visits: A rampart under the Palais
At the end of Antiquity, Poitiers built a monumental city wall that redefined the contours of the Roman city and reaffirmed its urban status well into the Middle Ages. How was it built? What became of this prestigious monument over time? Archaeologists are working on the archaeological study of the remains preserved in Jeanne d'Arc Square to try and answer these questions. They will share with you the initial results of their research.
As part of the European Archaeology Days // Free visit // Duration: 45 minutes
Saturday 15th at 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm,
16h, 17h
Workshop: Discovering
stone
Try your hand at stonemasonry with friends or family.
As part of the European Archaeology Days // By Thierry Grégor, archaeology trainer
masonry/stone-cutting, PhD in History and Archaeology // Duration: 2h // Children aged 7 and over accompanied by a parent // Please wear appropriate clothing // Places limited
Saturday, June 22 at 3 p.m.
Poitiers, 2000 years of history
Poitiers' historic center reveals over 2,000 years of history. Architectural gems from medieval times stand side by side with remarkable contemporary buildings.
Ideal for getting to know the city!
Price: €5.5 - free under certain conditions // Duration: 1h30 to 2h
Saturday, June 29 at 3 p.m.
Secret Boxes
Discover Poitiers behind the scenes by following secret passageways and byways. You'll find gardens, courtyards and beautiful hidden buildings.
Price: €5.5 - free under certain conditions // Duration: 1h30 to 2h