Biard, Poitiers

#12 among attractions in Poitiers

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Biard is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France, in the Boivre valley. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.88 mi²Coordinates: 46°34'31"N, 0°18'6"E

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Biard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Église Notre-Dame la Grande, Stade Michel-Amand, Parc de Blossac, Poitiers Cathedral.

2.1 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Église Notre-Dame la Grande, Poitiers
53 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Poitiers, France, Église Notre-Dame la Grande is a stunning example of Romanesque art and architecture. This Catholic church, with its origins dating back to the 11th century, is a historical gem for visitors exploring the region.
3.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport complex, Sport
Stade Michel-Amand, Poitiers
83 min walk • The Stade Michel-Amand, formerly the Stade de la Pépinière, is a stadium in Poitiers, France. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of Stade Poitevin FC. It has a capacity of 12,000.
1.5 miE
Park
Parc de Blossac, Poitiers
38 min walk • The Blossac Park is a historic private garden, now a public park, in Poitiers, France. It was established by Paul Esprit Marie de La Bourdonnaye, Count of Blossac, in the 18th century. It is the largest park in Poitiers.
2.3 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers
59 min walk • Poitiers Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France. It is the seat of the Archbishop ...
2.2 miE
Church, Pre-romanesque architecture
Baptistère Saint-Jean, Poitiers
58 min walk • The Baptistère Saint-Jean is a Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France. It is reputed to be the oldest existing Christian building in the West and one of the most prominent examples of Merovingian architecture.
2 miE
Palace
Palace of Poitiers, Poitiers
50 min walk • The palace of the Counts of Poitou/Dukes of Aquitaine in Poitiers in Poitou in western France is a medieval testimony of the Plantagenet style of architecture. Until 2019, this building was used as a courthouse.
1.5 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Église Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand, Poitiers
38 min walk • The Église Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand is a church in Poitiers, France. It was named after Hilary of Poitiers. The church dates back to the 11th century, and was consecrated in 1049. It was damaged during the French Revolution and was restored in the second half of the 19th century.
2.4 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Church of Sainte-Radegonde, Poitiers
62 min walk • The Church of Sainte-Radegonde is a medieval Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France, dating from the 6th century. It takes its name from the Frankish queen and nun, Radegund, who was buried in the church.
2.2 miE
Art gallery, Antiques, Shopping
Musée Sainte-Croix, Poitiers
56 min walk • The Musée Sainte-Croix is the largest museum in Poitiers, France. Planned by the architect poitevin Jean Monge and built in 1974, it stands at the site of the former Abbaye Sainte-Croix, which was moved to Saint-Benoît, Vienne. It is a constructed of concrete and glass, in the 1970s style.
2.3 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf, Poitiers
58 min walk • The Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf is a Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France. The church was built in the 11th century and is notable for its Romanesque architecture. It has been listed as a Monument historique since 1840.
2.3 miE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Jardin des Plantes, Poitiers
60 min walk • The Jardin des Plantes de Poitiers is a municipal park and botanical garden located at 1 rue du Jardin des Plantes, Poitiers, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is open daily without charge.

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How to get to Biard by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biard:

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Bellejouanne • Lines: 17 (20 min walk)
Château d'Eau • Lines: 17 (25 min walk)