Lafayette, Louisiana

Population: approximately 190,000

Location: south central United States

Famous for: Creole, Cajun, being the heartland of Louisiana

Things they have in common:

people from Louisiana travel to Poitiers for their international quilt show

people travel from Poitiers each year to the annual golf competition

Poitiers, France

Population: approximately 120,000

Location: western France

Famous for: beautiful churches, rich history and culture