The banks of the Clain

The banks of the Clain, in Poitiers

The banks of the Clain offer true nature pauses in the very heart of Poitiers. The Poitiers audio-guided tour stops here to evoke these peaceful paths by the river, which make the verdant charm of the town.

Nature along the water, in the heart of the town

Poitiers has this fine particularity of offering true nature pauses in the heart of the town. Two rivers cross and cut it: the Clain and the Boivre, which bring freshness and greenery to the heart of the town. The banks of the Clain, in particular, are lined with laid-out paths, like the small chemin des Oreillères, which runs along the river and invites to the promenade. Shaded and peaceful, these banks offer a verdant and restful setting, conducive to walking, relaxation, the observation of the fauna and the flora, or simply the contemplation of the water that flows. They also reveal, in places, pretty views over the old town perched on its height. A place of breathing and nature much prized by the people of Poitiers, the banks of the Clain illustrate the art of living of a town where the countryside invites itself in the very centre. It is a pleasant and restful stop of the discovery of Poitiers.

What to see

Here you stroll along the banks of the Clain, one of the two rivers that cross Poitiers, lined with laid-out paths like the chemin des Oreillères, shaded and peaceful, which offer a verdant setting conducive to walking and relaxation, with pretty views over the perched old town. The banks of the Clain are a nature breathing of Poitiers. It is a restful stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The banks of the Clain run along the river in the heart of Poitiers, reachable on foot. They are open-air public paths, freely accessible, conducive to the promenade and relaxation. The walk is particularly pleasant in fine weather.

What rivers cross Poitiers?

Two rivers cross and cut Poitiers: the Clain and the Boivre, which bring freshness and greenery to the heart of the town; the banks of the Clain, lined with paths like the chemin des Oreillères, offer fine nature pauses.

Where are the banks of the Clain in Poitiers?

Along the river, in the heart of Poitiers, in France.