The Place du Marechal Leclerc is one of the most popular outdoor living areas in the city, and has for generations been a place that people fro the community go to play games of petanque, the French version of bowls that is so popular, and to discuss the matters of the day. There are a great many fine cafes, shaded by parasols and the large trees that line the area, making this a great introduction to the way people live in Poitiers.
