In the Footsteps of a Medieval Queen in Poitiers, France | Historic Walking Tour

This is probably the place where the most powerful woman of the Middle Ages was born. And today, I'm taking you on a walk through her city. In this video, I guide you through Poitiers, France. Come with me as I walk in its medieval streets and visit its cathedral and its palace. I will tell you the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine. This is the first episode of a series where I walk through a city in France and tell you the story of one extraordinary person that lived here. If you enjoyed this walk, don't hesitate to suscribe ! — — — 01:00 : France in the XIIth century 02:15 : Eleanor's childhood and her marriage to the king of France, Louis VII le Jeune 05:58 : lunch break at the Parc de Blossac 07:08 : Eleanor's marriage to Henri Plantagenet, king of England 09:58 : Eleanor's treason and death 📍 Locations visited : Poitiers city centre · Cathédrale Saint-Pierre · Palais de Poitiers · Parc de Blossac — — — #EleanorOfAquitaine #Poitiers #MedievalHistory #France #HistoricWalkingTour #WalkingTour #MedievalQueen #FrenchHistory #HistoryTour #TravelHistory