Notre-Dame-La-Grande Church - Poitiers

Description:

The 12th century façade has been restored so that the intricate sculptures display an exquisite example of Poitevin Roman Art. The facade can be read like a picture book as it tells the Bible stories of the apostles, two bishops, St. Hilaire, St. Martin and lastly a Christ in his Majesty. Typical of Poitevin Romanesque churches, there are no windows in the main nave. The frescoes on the vaulted roof are 11th century, and the murals in the nave and side aisles date from 1851.

Immaculately white during the day, the façade is coloured with polychrome lights every evening from June 21st to September 15th. Discover the 'Notre Dame Paths' - just follow the coloured lines on the pavements starting from the Notre Dame La Grande church and look out for the helpful signposts along the way as you discover exceptional historical monuments in the old town. Join a guided tour - our professional guides will enjoy sharing their knowledge of the city's 2000 year history with you.

There are all sorts of tours at the tourist information office - groups, children, themed tours, nocturnal visits... There is a guided tour of the area around Notre-Dame-La-Grande church each Monday at 3 p.m. from MONDAY, JUNE 27th until MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th as well as a guided tour of the area around the town hall each Thursday at 3 p.m., from THURSDAY, JUNE 23rd. until THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th.. Meet in front of the Tourist Information Office 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Place Charles de Gaulle
86000 POITIERS
Tél: 05 49 41 21 24

Polychromies evey evening:
june 21rst - september 18th
on the facade restored in 1998

Every thursday: May 4th - June 29th
noon - 1.3pm visit with a guide and
street artists (except 25th of May)

July 15th - August 15 th
after the polychromies Notre Dame La
Grande is open : 10.45pm - 11.3pm

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