Eglise Notre- Dame- la -Grande

This is a beautiful 12th century Romanesque church built on the site of a Gallo-Roman temple; some evidence of the original temple still exists both inside and outside the church in its walls. The painted walls and pillars inside are unmissable too. I visited both during the day when it was quiet and also at night for the exterior illumination of what the church would have looked like before the paint faded; this is extremely beautiful and I would recommend a visit. I was also lucky in that a free candlelit concert was given inside the church afterwards by a young pianist who played Bach, Brahms and Mozart. The organisers (Poitiers tourist office) approached me outside the church and told me that I would be assisted inside before everyone else was seated to ensure that I had a good view! It was absolutely beautiful and transported me to another place.