Poitiers

Poitiers (population 85,000) is a small city located in west central France. It is a commune and capital (pr?fecture) of the Vienne d?partement. Poitiers is situated on the Clain river.

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Poitiers was founded before Roman influence by the Pictones tribe. The Battle of Poitiers was fought at Poitiers on September 19, 1356, during the Hundred Years' War. An earlier battle, the first decisive Christian victory over Muslims was also fought here on October 25, 732 — this battle is better known as Battle of Tours.

France: The French Republic or France (: R?publique fran?aise or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents....

Commune: A commune or comune is a system of social and economic organization which involves the common ownership of resources and/or shared obligations. Within that framework, the word can have various meanings:...

Vienne: :This article is about the French d?partement. For the city, see Vienne, Is?re....

Poitiers related Images and Photos (experimental)

Diane De Poitiers (1499-1566)

Battle of Poitiers

The Battle of Poitiers 25th October 732 Won by Charles Martel (688-741) 1837

Hunting Portrait Presumed to be Henri II (1519-59) and Diane De Poitiers (1499-1566)