Poitiers Map, France
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Poitiers History
Over the next four centuries, Poitiers rose in importance when it became the capital city of Poitou which was a region of France being ruled by the Counts of Poitiers. Upon the death of her father, Poitiers and much of the surrounding areas was willed to Eleanor of Aquitaine who then became the Countess of Poitiers. It may have been unusual to will an estate to a daughter at that time; however, her father did so in... read morePoitiers Nightlife
The local cuisine is represented by simple, rustic dishes, based on ingredients like butter, nut oil, cheese, melons, mutton and Poitou wine. High class restaurants include La Taverne de Maitre Kanter, Passions et Gourmandisses, La Chenaie, Le Bois de la Marche. The famous melted cheese (fromage fondue) can be tasted at Au Refuge and Le Montagnard. The tasty French pancakes (crepes) are to be found in places like Fleur... read morePoitiers Travel Guide
Poitiers has a sound economy that makes it a prosperous town. The city stands among the major cities of France like Paris, Tours and Le Mans. The major industries that support the economy of Poitiers are food processing, printing and electronics. Tourism has always backed the economy of the town. The newly built Futuroscope has added to the revenue of the tourism industry. read moreThings about Poitiers you may be interested in
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