Hôtel Fumé, Poitiers

Name: Hôtel Fumé
Address: 8 rue Rene Descartes, Poitiers, 86000, France

#19 among attractions in Poitiers

Historical place, Architecture, Universities and schools

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The Hôtel Fumé, sometimes written Fumée or Fumey, is a flamboyant Gothic building built in Poitiers between the 15th and 16th centuries. The building sits at the top of the hillside on which the rue de la Chaîne rudely rushes, and today houses the administration and some rooms of the faculty of Humanities of the University of Poitiers.

Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 46°35'9"N, 0°20'31"E

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8 rue Rene DescartesCentre Ville Poitiers (Trois Quartiers)Poitiers 86000 France

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Hôtel Fumé – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1090 ftSE
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Sport venue, Sport complex, Sport
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Church, Gothic architecture
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0.7 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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0.6 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
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0.5 miSE
Art gallery, Antiques, Shopping
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~1500 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
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~1620 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hôtel Fumé?

Nearby attractions include University of Poitiers, Poitiers (4 min walk), Palace of Poitiers, Poitiers (4 min walk), IAE Poitiers, Poitiers (6 min walk), Église Notre-Dame la Grande, Poitiers (6 min walk).

How to get to Hôtel Fumé by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hôtel Fumé:

Bus

Place Lepetit • Lines: 1, 13, 17, 3 (4 min walk)
Pôle Notre-Dame • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 23, 3 (5 min walk)

Train

Poitiers (13 min walk)