Arrondissement of Poitiers
Encyclopedia
The arrondissement of Poitiers is an arrondissement
of France, located in the Vienne
département, in the Poitou-Charentes
région
. It has 15 cantons
and 87 communes
.
s, are:
Arrondissements of France
The 101 French departments are divided into 342 arrondissements, which may be translated into English as districts.The capital of an arrondissement/district is called a subprefecture...
of France, located in the Vienne
Vienne
Vienne is the northernmost département of the Poitou-Charentes region of France, named after the river Vienne.- Viennese history :Vienne is one of the original 83 departments, established on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Poitou,...
département, in the Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes is an administrative region in central western France comprising four departments: Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne. The regional capital is Poitiers.-Politics:The regional council is composed of 56 members...
région
Régions of France
France is divided into 27 administrative regions , 22 of which are in Metropolitan France, and five of which are overseas. Corsica is a territorial collectivity , but is considered a region in mainstream usage, and is even shown as such on the INSEE website...
. It has 15 cantons
Cantons of France
The cantons of France are territorial subdivisions of the French Republic's 342 arrondissements and 101 departments.Apart from their role as organizational units in certain aspects of the administration of public services and justice, the chief purpose of the cantons today is to serve as...
and 87 communes
Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
.
Cantons
The cantons of the arrondissement of Poitiers are:- Lusignan
- Mirebeau
- Neuville-de-Poitou
- Poitiers 1st Canton
- Poitiers 2nd Canton
- Poitiers 3rd Canton
- Poitiers 4th Canton
- Poitiers 5th Canton
- Poitiers 6th Canton
- Poitiers 7th Canton
- Saint-Georges-lès-Baillargeaux
- Saint-Julien-l'Ars
- La Villedieu-du-Clain
- Vivonne
- Vouillé
Communes
The communes of the arrondissement of Poitiers, and their INSEE codeINSEE code
The INSEE code is a numerical indexing code used by the French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies to identify various entities, including communes, départements...
s, are:
1. Amberre Amberre Amberre is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86002) |
2. Aslonnes Aslonnes Aslonnes is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Geography:The Clouère forms part of the commune's south-western border, then flows into the Clain, which forms its western border.... (86010) |
3. Avanton Avanton Avanton is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.A Bronze Age golden hat was found near Avanton in 1844, see Avanton Gold Cone. It is on display in the National Museum of Archeology in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.... (86016) |
4. Ayron Ayron Ayron is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86017) |
5. Benassay Benassay Benassay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.The Boivre river runs through it.... (86021) |
6. Biard Biard Biard is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.The Boivre river runs through it.commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Population:-External links:****... (86027) |
7. Bignoux Bignoux Bignoux is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86028) |
8. Blaslay Blaslay Blaslay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86030) |
9. Bonnes Bonnes, Vienne Bonnes is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86031) |
10. Buxerolles Buxerolles, Vienne Buxerolles is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86041) |
11. Béruges Béruges Béruges is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.The Boivre river runs through it.-References:*... (86024) |
12. Celle-Lévescault Celle-Lévescault Celle-Lévescault is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86045) |
13. Chabournay Chabournay Chabournay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86048) |
14. Chalandray Chalandray Chalandray is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86050) |
15. Champigny-le-Sec Champigny-le-Sec Champigny-le-Sec is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86053) |
16. Charrais Charrais Charrais is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86060) |
17. Chasseneuil-du-Poitou Chasseneuil-du-Poitou -External links:* *... (86062) |
18. Cheneché Cheneché Cheneché is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86071) |
19. Cherves Cherves Cherves is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86073) |
20. Chiré-en-Montreuil Chiré-en-Montreuil Chiré-en-Montreuil is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86074) |
21. Château-Larcher Château-Larcher Château-Larcher is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Geography:The Clouère flows northwesthward through the middle of the commune, forms part of its north-eastern border, then flows into the Clain, which forms its north-western border.-References:*... (86065) |
22. Cissé Cissé, Vienne Cissé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86076) |
23. Cloué Cloué Cloué is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86080) |
24. Coulombiers Coulombiers, Vienne Coulombiers is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86083) |
25. Croutelle Croutelle Croutelle is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86088) |
26. Cuhon Cuhon Cuhon is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86089) |
27. Curzay-sur-Vonne Curzay-sur-Vonne Curzay-sur-Vonne is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86091) |
28. Dienné Dienné Dienné is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86094) |
29. Dissay Dissay Dissay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.The main landmark is the castle, built in the 15th century by Pierre d'Amboise, bishop of Poitiers.... (86095) |
30. Fleuré Fleuré, Vienne Fleuré is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86099) |
31. Fontaine-le-Comte Fontaine-le-Comte Fontaine-le-Comte is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-External links:*... (86100) |
32. Frozes Frozes Frozes is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86102) |
33. Gizay Gizay Gizay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86105) |
34. Iteuil Iteuil Iteuil is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86113) |
35. Jardres Jardres Jardres is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86114) |
36. Jaunay-Clan Jaunay-Clan Jaunay-Clan is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86115) |
37. Jazeneuil Jazeneuil Jazeneuil is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86116) |
38. La Chapelle-Montreuil La Chapelle-Montreuil La Chapelle-Montreuil is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.The Boivre river runs through it.commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86056) |
39. La Chapelle-Moulière La Chapelle-Moulière La Chapelle-Moulière is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86058) |
40. La Villedieu-du-Clain La Villedieu-du-Clain La Villedieu-du-Clain is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86290) |
41. Latillé Latillé Latillé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86121) |
42. Lavausseau Lavausseau Lavausseau is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.The Boivre river runs through it.... (86123) |
43. Lavoux Lavoux Lavoux is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86124) |
44. Le Rochereau Le Rochereau Le Rochereau is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86208) |
45. Ligugé Ligugé Ligugé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.It is located on the River Clain, 8 km south of Poitiers. It is known for its historic monastery, Ligugé Abbey.-Twin towns:... (86133) |
46. Liniers Liniers, Vienne Liniers is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86135) |
47. Lusignan Lusignan, Vienne Lusignan is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.It lies 25 km southwest of Poitiers. The inhabitants are called Mélusins and Mélusines.-Geography:... (86139) |
48. Maillé Maillé, Vienne Maillé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86142) |
49. Maisonneuve Maisonneuve, Vienne Maisonneuve is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86144) |
50. Marigny-Brizay Marigny-Brizay Marigny-Brizay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86146) |
51. Marigny-Chemereau Marigny-Chemereau Marigny-Chemereau is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86147) |
52. Marnay Marnay, Vienne Marnay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Geography:The Clouère flows northwest through the middle of the commune and crosses the village.... (86148) |
53. Marçay Marçay, Vienne Marçay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86145) |
54. Massognes Massognes Massognes is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86150) |
55. Mignaloux-Beauvoir Mignaloux-Beauvoir Mignaloux-Beauvoir is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86157) |
56. Migné-Auxances Migné-Auxances Migné-Auxances is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86158) |
57. Mirebeau Mirebeau Mirebeau is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Demographics:-Twin towns:*Bassemyam, Burkina Faso*Membrilla, Spain*Regen, Germany*Saint-raymond, Quebec... (86160) |
58. Montamisé Montamisé Montamisé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86163) |
59. Montreuil-Bonnin Montreuil-Bonnin Montreuil-Bonnin is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86166) |
60. Neuville-de-Poitou Neuville-de-Poitou Neuville-de-Poitou is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-History:Neuville was first named Nova Villa in 876, through a donation by a Frank by the name of Aldurus, at abbaye Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers. During the hundred years war, Neuville suffered... (86177) |
61. Nieuil-l'Espoir Nieuil-l'Espoir Nieuil-l'Espoir is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86178) |
62. Nouaillé-Maupertuis Nouaillé-Maupertuis Nouaillé-Maupertuis is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86180) |
63. Poitiers Poitiers Poitiers is a city on the Clain river in west central France. It is a commune and the capital of the Vienne department and of the Poitou-Charentes region. The centre is picturesque and its streets are interesting for predominant remains of historical architecture, especially from the Romanesque... (86194) |
64. Pouillé Pouillé, Vienne Pouillé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86198) |
65. Quinçay Quinçay Quinçay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86204) |
66. Roches-Prémarie-Andillé Roches-Prémarie-Andillé Roches-Prémarie-Andillé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86209) |
67. Rouillé Rouillé Rouillé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86213) |
68. Saint-Benoît Saint-Benoît, Vienne Saint-Benoît is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86214) |
69. Saint-Cyr Saint-Cyr, Vienne Saint-Cyr is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86219) |
70. Saint-Georges-lès-Baillargeaux Saint-Georges-lès-Baillargeaux Saint-Georges-lès-Baillargeaux is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86222) |
71. Saint-Julien-l'Ars Saint-Julien-l'Ars Saint-Julien-l'Ars is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86226) |
72. Saint-Sauvant Saint-Sauvant, Vienne Saint-Sauvant is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86244) |
73. Sanxay Sanxay Sanxay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-See also:*Communes of the Vienne departmentSanxay is a beautiful little village, with splendid Roman remains... (86253) |
74. Savigny-Lévescault Savigny-Lévescault Savigny-Lévescault is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86256) |
75. Smarves Smarves Smarves is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86263) |
76. Sèvres-Anxaumont Sèvres-Anxaumont Sèvres-Anxaumont is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86261) |
77. Tercé Tercé Tercé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86268) |
78. Thurageau Thurageau Thurageau is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86271) |
79. Varennes Varennes, Vienne Varennes is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86277) |
80. Vendeuvre-du-Poitou Vendeuvre-du-Poitou Vendeuvre-du-Poitou is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... (86281) |
81. Vernon Vernon, Vienne Vernon is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86284) |
82. Villiers Villiers, Vienne Villiers is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86292) |
83. Vivonne Vivonne Vivonne is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.Louis Victor de Rochechouart de Mortemart, brother of Madame de Montespan was the duc de Vivonne.... (86293) |
84. Vouillé Vouillé, Vienne Vouillé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.The Battle of Vouillé or Vouglé was fought in the northern marches of Visigothic territory, at Vouillé, Vienne, , in the spring of 507 between the Franks commanded by Clovis and the Visigoths of Alaric... (86294) |
85. Vouneuil-sous-Biard Vouneuil-sous-Biard Vouneuil-sous-Biard is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.The Boivre river runs through it.-References:*... (86297) |
86. Vouzailles Vouzailles Vouzailles is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86299) |
87. Yversay Yversay Yversay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.... (86300) |