Poitiers is a city in the central-west region of France. it's characterised by it's multitude of famous churches such as Notre Dame la Grande, St Pierre Cathedral, and its huge student population, which brings to the city a cutting-edge cultural lift; the nearby Futuroscope theme park is one example. Restaurants are plentiful and there's plenty of nightlife in the evenings. Car hire in Poitiers allows you to navigate your way here from your arrival airport, and it also gives you the freedom of the Poitou-Charentes region. Hiring a car in Poitiers is available from the town itself, Poitiers Railway Station, or most potential arrival points such as La Rochelle Airport.
Most people who come to Poitiers will head straight for the famous churches. Notre Dame le Grande has the oldest Romanesque adornments of any church in Europe. Saint Pierre Cathedral inhabits the Cathedral Quarter which is always popular.
Futuroscope is a theme park based around audio-visual presentation and is an 11km drive for those hiring a car in Poitiers. Romagne is about 31km on the N10 and here you'll find La Vallee des Singes - a fantastic monkey and primate zoo. There's plenty to explore in Poitou-Charentes and even nearby Aquitaine; rent a car in Poitiers and uncover the regions cultural and historical treasures.
