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Notre Dame la Grande Church
One of the most striking features of this church is its elaborate Romanesque west facade. Every evening from late June to mid-September, a spectacular colourful light show illuminates it. The earliest parts of the church date from the 11th century; the only original frescoes are the faint 12th- or 13th-century works that adorn the dome above the choir.
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St John Baptistry
One of Poitier's most celebrated gems is this baptistry, built in the 4th century on Roman foundations - making it (reputedly) the oldest Christian building in France. It was redecorated in the 10th century and used as a parish church. The octagonal hole under the impressive frescoes was used for total-immersion baptisms, practised until the 7th century.
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