Parc de Blossac
An 18th-century French formal garden along the old city walls, with tree-lined avenues, an English garden and a small zoo, a favourite strolling spot for locals.
Parc de Blossac was laid out in 1752 under the Comte de Blossac, governor of Poitou. It stretches for about 9 hectares along the medieval walls on the south side of the old town. Inside you will find neat lime-tree avenues, French flowerbeds and an English-style landscape garden. From the walls, you can look out over the Clain valley. There is also a small animal enclosure, a children's playground and summer open-air concerts. Entry is free. It is about a 10-minute walk from the city centre and can be combined with a visit to Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand.
Opening hours
About 07:00–20:30 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand
- Place du Maréchal-Leclerc & Hôtel de Ville
- Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine
- Notre-Dame-la-Grande
- Musée Sainte-Croix
- Baptistère Saint-Jean
- Poitiers Cathedral
- Église Sainte-Radegonde