BOTANIC GARDEN

Located a stone's throw from downtown, the Jardin des Plantes with its 1.5 hectares is an engaging oasis planted with exceptional century-old trees, such as the giant sequoia or the Himalayan cedar. Its tropical greenhouse abounds with about 150 varieties of exotic plants as well as its botanical garden where a plethora of aromatic, condiment and officinal plants grow, all labeled. Finally, its grotto and its mosaic beds make it a must-see during your trip to Poitiers or in the name of a few snogs on the public benches...