Go through the private porch of the Hôtel de l’Europe to its inner courtyard and you will discover a building of considerable charm in the heart of Poitiers. It is part of the local heritage, combining several buildings the oldest of which is a 19th century “post office”. Inside, the hotel offers a comfortable and elegant lounge, an Internet corner, a residents only bar and a pleasant room opening out on to the private gardens where you can enjoy your breakfast. It has a friendly atmosphere and excellent service which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is also practical: there is a paying car park accessible through the courtyard. If you feel like something to eat, there are more than a dozen different kinds of restaurant in the same street as the hotel.