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POITIERS, FRANCE

POITIERS, FRANCE. Fast Facts on Poitiers. Capital of Poitiers is Poitou-Charentes Population of more than 120,000 Industries in Poitiers – agriculture, fishing, electrical and mechanical manufacturing, forestry and furniture production

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POITIERS, FRANCE

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  1. POITIERS, FRANCE

  2. Fast Facts on Poitiers • Capital of Poitiers is Poitou-Charentes • Population of more than 120,000 • Industries in Poitiers – agriculture, fishing, electrical and mechanical manufacturing, forestry and furniture production • Regional specialties in Poitiers – goat cheese, nougat, snails, cream-cheese pastries and chocolates

  3. Regional Specialties Goat Cheese Nougat Nougat Nougat: is a term used to describe a variety of similar traditional candies made with sugar or honey, roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, or hazelnuts) and sometimes chopped candied fruit. Its consistency can range from chewy to hard and is sold like a candy bar 

  4. Regional Specialties Continued Escargots: SNAILS are a delicacy in Poitiers  French Chocolat

  5. Le Futurescope Theme Park • The Futurescope Theme Park • 360-degree theater • IMAX 600 meter screen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxynlminfxc

  6. L’Hotel de Ville

  7. L’Hotel de Ville, Cont’d • Holds Poitiers government administration offices. • Mayor of Poitiers lives here. • Similar to our City Hall.

  8. La Cathedrale Saint Pierre • Gothic Cathedral completed in 12th century • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKnjcaJ-wbw • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aFZefD0KzE&NR=1

  9. La Pierre Levee • La Pierre Levee means “the raised stone/rock” • It is a pre-historic monument called “dolmen” – believed to be tombs • Found mainly in France

  10. Les Marches Outdoor markets are very popular in Poitiers and all over France. Everything from flowers to fish to fruits and vegetables are sold. What are some pros to outdoor markets? Some cons?

  11. You Tube "Poitiers" • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoWHMV4b0gI#

  12. REVIEW QUESTIONS • What is The Futurescope Theme Park? • Who stays at L’Hotel de Ville? • What are “dolmens” thought to be? • What are “marches?”

  13. POITIERS, FRANCE

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