Poitiers
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Bars | March 2011
Poitiers
Fruity Club
Fruit, cocktails, fruit cocktails, they are all here, as are as many young Poitevins as can fit in the front door. If it's too crowded inside the fruit-themed interior, you can always sit out on the terrace and watch the world go by.
Address: 31 Rue du Marché Notre Dame. | Tel: +33 (0)5 49 61 39 14
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See | March 2011
Poitiers
Futuroscope
Just outside the city centre, this collection of wacky architecture houses a multimedia amusement park dedicated to extreme cinema. Among the attractions are IMAX theatres and motion simulators. Your visit to outer space or the ocean floor starts here.
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Hotels | March 2011
Poitiers
Le Grand Hotel
A few steps from the historic centre, this grandiose edifice welcomes guests with modern comforts and a neo-1920s look. Breakfast can be taken on the terrace overlooking the inner courtyard. Doubles from €79.
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Restaurants | March 2011
Poitiers
Vingélique
Fresh, seasonal ingredients are the stars of the menu here, where the chef has a thing for local produce. Lots of fish too
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See | April 2010
Poitiers
NOTRE DAME LA GRANDE
Framed by two pine cone-shaped towers, the sculpted facade of this 12th-century church is one of France's finest examples of Romanesque architecture. Inside, the barrel-vaulted nave sports a rare, if faded, 12th-century ceiling fresco.
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Hotels | April 2010
Poitiers
HOTEL DE L'EUROPE
Composed of several buildings, including a former 19th-century post office, these regal lodgings include elegantly modern rooms and fin-de-siècle common areas. Thanks to the city-centre location, guests can easily trot around on foot.
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Visit | April 2010
Poitiers
LE PINCE OREILLE
A relaxed venue for listening to a range of music styles, from jazz to blues to world and back again. There's no pressure, dress code, or entry fee. Doubling as a classy bar, the friendly staff are proud of their wine cellar, and for good reason.
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Restaurants | April 2010
Poitiers
LA SERRURERIE
One of the most unpronounceable words in the French language, a serrurerie is a locksmith's shop, and so was this cute place before it became a lively restaurant serving generous helpings of traditional food. Nice brunch at the weekend, too.
Address: 28 RUE DES GRANDES ECOLES. | Tel: +33 (0)54 941 0514