About the tour
Discover the story of the legendary Queen of France and England, Eleanor of Aquitaine, on a guided walking tour of Poitiers. Explore the city’s rich heritage, in the places where Eleanor lived.
Detailled description
Explore Poitiers and the story of Eleanor with a local guide. Discover the magnificent Château du Comte de Poitiers, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Blossac Park and learn the fascinating story of Eleanor.
Listen as your guide regales you with stories about the legendary Queen of France and England, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Did you know that Eleanor was the only woman to have been Queen of France and England? On this tour, you will learn all about her, from her birth in Poitiers to her fight for freedom.
Visit Blossac Park to learn about the defenses of Poitiers, then discover its modern-day legacy at nearby Place Leclerc. Follow your guide to visit the Château du Comte de Poitiers, where Eleanor lived for part of her life. Continue to visit the Notre-Dame-La-Grande Church, founded by her son Richard the Lionheart, and end your tour at the Saint-Pierre Cathedral to discover the city’s historic architecture.
During the tour, you will stroll through the hidden streets of Poitiers to discover imposing mansions and historic alleys. As you walk, you will learn how the city was planned and hear little-known anecdotes from your guide about Eleanor of Aquitaine and local history.
Meeting Point
The meeting point is placed in front of the entrance of the English Garden of the Blossac Park, in front of the gate.
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We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
4.4
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
4.2
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.