Poitiers is a town on the Clain River in west central France. It is a commune and the capital (préfecture) of the Vienne département and of the Poitou-Charentes région. The town is picturesque; and its streets are interesting for their remains of ancient architecture, especially of the Romanesque period, and the memories of great historical events.

• Baptistère Saint-Jean (4th Century) — the oldest church in France.
  
• Palace of Poitiers — the seat of the Dukes of Aquitaine.
  
• Cathedrale St-Pierre (12th Century)
  
• Musée Sainte-Croix
  
• Église St-Hilaire-le-Grand (11th Century)
  
• Hypogée des Dunes (underground chapel)
  
• Parc de Futuroscope (theme park and educational centre)