Poitiers is situated on the Clain River and is a pleasant, considerably small city of around 85,000 inhabitants. Poitiers is about 350 km south of Paris, and only 120 km east of the Atlantic coast. It can be reached by tourist either by high speed train or by bus from Paris. This cobblestone city is packed with great history and resplendent Romanesque churches, as well as many beautiful restaurants and fine hotels. For the younger visitor there is also a futuristic theme park located on its outskirts, and a large student population is what keeps things lively and what makes Poitiers a great holiday destination in France.
