Nevers and its region

In the heart of Burgundy, Centre and Auvergne, Nevers, capital of Nièvre, is situated only 2 hours away from Paris

la butte  On the "Butte", small hill dominating the Loire, you will discover Nevers' most representative historical monuments. Visit:  The Ducal Palate  The Theatre  The Saint-Cyr Sainte-Julitte Cathedral

Religious heritage  Nevers posseses numerous religious establishments. From the XIth to the XXth century, all styles are illustrated by remarkable buildings. Visit:  The Saint-Etienne Church  The Sainte-Marie Chapel  The Saint-Pierre Church  The Saint-Bernadette Church in Banlay

Nevers faïance  Closed by Porte du Croux which evokes the limits of the medieval city, the district of the Faience manufacturers is situated in the west of La Butte.  Coming from Italy on the invitation of the duke Louis de Gonzague, the first faience manufacturers settle in Nevers at the end of XVIth century. Their reputation and their success transformed Nevers in the earthenware French Capitale ( XVIIth century). Of twelve manufactures in the XVIIIth century, only one survived the economic difficulties of the XIXth century. Nowadays five workshops perpetuate earthenware art in Nevers.

panorama from bec d'allier  Nevers overhangs the Loire, Europe's last wild river which made it possible to transport a significant quantity of earthenware objects. The Loire offers natural, picturesque and very well preserved landscapes constituting a true ecological jewel. The panorama from Bec d'Allier offers an exceptional view, that of the meeting of the Loire and the Allier rivers.

Apremont-sur-allier floral garden  Situated at 16 km away from Nevers, on the banks of the Allier river, in a medieval village classified among "the most beautiful villages of France", the Apremont floral garden is extending on four hectares with ponds, cascades, lawns, trees and flowers. This garden was decorated in the spirit of the second half of the XVIIIth century; a Chinese bridge, a Turkish house and a view-point.

Nevers sweets  Tasting:  Négus (soft caramel )  Nougatine (candy made famous by Queen Eugenie at the time of a voyage of Napoleon III in Nevers in 1862)  Le Petit Marinier

nevers magny-cours circuit  Museum Ligier F1 (It is the only museum in Europe to exhibit a collection of F1 vehicles - 16) Infrastructures of the Circuit (A.Senna Room, the Medical centre, the most performant of the European circuits )