City tourism, culture and heritage special

Bordeaux is so full of outstanding architectural heritage that it holds the record for being the biggest urban perimeter listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Prepare to be blown away!

Unmissable : iconic landmarks such as Tour Pey Berland, a 15th century bell tower standing 66m high, Bordeaux Cathedral and the 6 huge gates into the city.

Experiences : travel back 400,000 years to soak up the region's history on a brand new sensory visitor trail at Musée d'Aquitaine. Dive into a unique immersive adventure exploring the world of wine at Cité du Vin.

Wander the pretty streets in the world capital of comic strips and UNESCO Creative City, 40 minutes from Bordeaux. 

Unmissable : the murals all over the city are a feast for the eyes! Explore the impressive collection at the Cité Internationale de la Bande Dessinée et de l’Image.

Soak up the Romanesque gem that is Angoulême Cathedral.

Experiences : hunt down murals in Angoulême's lanes !

40 minutes from Angoulême, the "town of a hundred bell towers" will ring your bell!

Unmissable : visit the Romanesque gem that is Notre-Dame-la-Grande Church as well as the houses and manors in Poitiers old town.

Experiences :  enter in Chauvigny, a medieval city, classified as one of the most beautiful detours in France (at the Château des Évêques, discover a famous falconry show).

Dive into the fun, futuristic and magical world of Futuroscope and enjoy over 40 attractions !

Saint-Savin Abbey, described as the "Sistine Chapel" of Romanesque art by André Malraux. 

Zegraff's Comics Trip, Terra Aventura scavenger hunt with the family in Angoulême.

Tours is your ticket to the Loire châteaux, a 50 min train ride from Poitiers.

Decastar : a legendary athletics event in Talence, near Bordeaux, on September 23rd and 24th.

Looking for a place to celebrate ?

Choose the Kennedy pub in Angoulême or “the Republic corner” in Poitiers.

Did you know?

In Tours : Base camp of the Irish team for the Rugby World Cup.