AGENCE TOURISTIQUE 1122
Agency staffed by guides with a passion for history, offering tours of Poitiers and a gastronomic masterclass with a chef
This agency, staffed by self-taught guides with a passion for history, offers a range of tours of Poitiers, including 1.5-hour strolls in the city center focusing on the Middle Ages, the modern era or contemporary Poitiers, as well as 3-hour and 5-hour tours in the company of your guide and a private driver to discover the heritage of Nouaillé-Maupertuis, Chauvigny, Saint-Savin, Angles-sur-l'Anglin... You can also visit the Château de Dissay.
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From €40 / person. Last-minute bookings possible. Tours available in French, English, Spanish and Portuguese. Departure from your accommodation possible. Www.getyourguide.fr.
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Modern Poitiers: from the Ancien Régime to Napoleon III and the Second World War
We'd like to take you on a journey back in time with this tour dedicated to some of the most famous and epic centuries in French history. In Poitiers, then a "provincial" town, the events that marked the great history of France have received a special echo: in the history of families, of the town or of the architecture, well preserved in Poitiers. We'll start the tour at the Parc de Blossac, an 18th-century park, then stroll through the city, discovering amazing 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century buildings, and incredible stories about an attempted coup d'état against the king, a local rebellion against notaries or De Gaulle's trip to Poitiers. This tour will leave you wanting more, and thanks to the guide's incredible knowledge, you'll want to stay on to discover even more facets of this delicate city steeped in history.
Legendary Poitiers: 1h30 guided tour of the Poitou capital's 1,000-year-old city center
Discover legendary Poitiers on a guided tour of the city's history. Rich in history, great in beauty, Poitiers is a little-known masterpiece, and we'd like to introduce you to it! We'll start by discovering Poitiers' emblematic landmarks, including the Palais de Poitiers. Then we'll move on to the city's iconic Place Leclerc. We'll then guide you through the secret streets of Poitiers, where you'll discover unsuspected private mansions and alleys steeped in history. We'll then discover Eleanor of Aquitaine and her cathedral, or the delicate church of Sainte Radegonde and its mysterious queen, hidden in a little-known alleyway. This active stroll will include explanations of the city's exceptional urban planning, as well as little-known anecdotes. Together, we'll make our way through the maze of history and, above all, the mystery that surrounds the walls of our beautiful city!
Château de Dissay: Discover a Renaissance masterpiece just a few kilometers from Poitiers
We'll pick you up by car and take you to discover an exceptional monument of French history: Château de Dissay. Located 20 minutes from Poitiers and close to Futuroscope, this masterpiece of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance is open exclusively to Agence 1122. Built by and for the powerful bishops of Poitiers, Château de Dissay is the definition of French Renaissance elegance... With its gardens designed by Le Nôtre, its magnificent grounds and the many prestigious historical figures who have passed through its walls, such as the French king François 1er, the Château is one of the region's hidden gems. Discover the fascinating history of the château, its gardens, its delicate and refined church, and the village of Dissay on a private tour full of mystery and history.
Battle of 732: discover the legendary battlefield where the fate of Europe was decided
Discover the famous Battle of Poitiers on a private tour. We'll pick you up from your accommodation, and then you'll have the chance to delve deep into the history of early medieval Poitiers. You'll first discover some of the churches in the city center, then head to the famous battlefield of 732. Here, you'll discover the true story of the battle, the story of Charles Martel and the Arab-Muslim army that sought to conquer western France. Beyond the legends surrounding the battle, we offer you a plunge into the history of France and Europe, a few centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire...
Saint-Savin and surrounding area: Private guided car tour of Saint-Savin and the Gartempe valley
We'll pick you up at your accommodation by vehicle for a memorable tour of Saint-Savin and the surrounding area. Saint-Savin is one of the masterpieces of Romanesque art and a symbol of religious power in the Poitou region. Having seen its heyday around the 11th century, the Abbey has left a legacy that you'll discover on this tour. Visit Saint-Savin's heritage: the UNESCO-listed church of Saint-Savin, the Abbot's dwelling, the Gartempe river and the magnificent landscapes of the Vallée des Fresques. Then discover the villages of Saint-Germain and Antigny.