Saint-Benoît, Poitiers

Name: Saint-Benoît
Address: Poitiers, France

#13 among attractions in Poitiers

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Saint-Benoît is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. ()

Alternative names: Area: 5.24 mi²Coordinates: 46°32'60"N, 0°20'25"E

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Saint-Benoît – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.3 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Église Notre-Dame la Grande, Poitiers
59 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.
3.3 miN
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.
1.8 miN
Park
Parc de Blossac, Poitiers
46 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.
2.1 miN
Church, Gothic architecture
Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers
55 min walk • Poitiers Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France. It is the seat of the Archbishop ...
2.1 miN
Church, Pre-romanesque architecture
Baptistère Saint-Jean, Poitiers
53 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.
2.4 miN
Palace
Palace of Poitiers, Poitiers
61 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.
1.9 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Église Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand, Poitiers
50 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.
2.1 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Church of Sainte-Radegonde, Poitiers
55 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 miN
Art gallery, Antiques, Shopping
Musée Sainte-Croix, Poitiers
52 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 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Ligugé Abbey
59 min walk • Ligugé Abbey, formally called the Abbey of St. Martin of Ligugé, is a French Benedictine monastery in the Commune of Ligugé, located in the Department of Vienne. Dating to the 4th century, it is the site of one of the earliest monastic foundations in France.
2.6 miN
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Jardin des Plantes, Poitiers
67 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.