On 16 March 2024 the city of Poitiers (86 Vienne, Nouvelle Aquitaine) holds its colourful Carnaval (Carnaval de Poitiers) in the city centre. This year’s theme is Pajama Party!
Around the day of Mardi Gras , come into the decorated pedestrian streets in the centre of Poitiers to watch processions of marching bands and groups of performers,… Under the title of Carnaval Bestial (Carnaval of the Beasts) promises brightly costumed and hatted parades and floats through the pedestrianised streets of the town centre, culminating in fireworks and bonfire in front of the town hall (Marie) in the early evening.
For more info see www.tourisme-vienne.com
Poitiers is the capital of the Poitou-Charentes region and is an interesting city,rich in history and known for its Romanesque churches.
Holiday accommodation in Poitiers includes Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering such as the
Aparthotel Adagio Access Poitiers in the city centre with views of the Notre-Dame la Grande bell tower.
For more info on this Poitiers Apart’Hotel see Aparthotel Adagio Access Poitiers
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