- a city in SE France, on the Rhone River, S of Lyons: Roman ruins.
- a department in W France. 2,720 sq. mi. (7,045 sq. km). Capital: Poitiers.
- a department of W central France, in Poitou-Charentes region. Capital: Poitiers. Pop: 402 555 (2003 est). Area: 7044 sq km (2747 sq miles)
- a town in SE France, on the River Rhône: extensive Roman remains
- a river in SW central France, flowing west and north to the Loire below Chinon. Length: over 350 km (200 miles)
