In the city's hustle lies The Garden of Five Senses, a treasure of over 20 acres where tranquillity and serenity reign. The garden was designed to awaken the five senses with its indescribable beauty and breathtaking attractions. At the Garden of Five Senses you will find a replica of the Mexican Mayan Labná Arc, unique sculptures of children praying, stone crafted elephant troop, well-lit fountains, and more. Cultural festivals, including the Dandiya festivals, the Garden Tourism Festival, food festivals, and more are held here around the year.

Nicknamed the 'Iron Cathedral' because of the iron girders it has supporting the traditional arches (a structural necessity to protect the building from earthquakes and hurricanes), the quaint Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul is one of the prettiest buildings in the city and well-worth checking out.

Designed with "education in mind", this popular high-tech theme park offers more than 20 attractions, shows and events in a 60 hectare park. Here, visitors can experience images and sounds through the world's most sophisticated film projection systems, including 360-degree movie theatres, giant film screens and 3D movies. The park is situated outside Poitiers and offers new attractions every year.

Le Gosier a district of Pointe-a-Pitre located to the south-east, is a picturesque beachside town with plenty of charm and tourist facilities, including accommodation, a large marina, and lots of shopping. A favorite spot among tourists is the lighthouse on the Isle of Gosier, just a short distance offshore.