Discover Nevers
On the "Butte", a small hill overlooking The Loire stands one of the most representative monuments of Nevers’ history.
The Ducal Palace is considered as one of the first castles of the Loire, the Italian neo-Renaissance styled theatre built in the nineteenth century and the Saint-Cyr-Sainte-Julitte Cathedral is exclusive owing to its two opposing chancels, the first one Roman and the other Gothic.
Nevers presents a full panorama of the religious architecture throughout the centuries. From the eleventh to the twentieth century, all styles have been illustrated by outstanding monuments.
The Saint-Etienne Church one of the Romanesque architecture style and the baroque style, Holy Mary Chapel were built in the eleventh and seventeenth century respectively. The classical style St. Peter Church dates from the seventeenth century and the St. Bernadette du Banlay Church, built in 1966 following the contemporary style, has achieved an international popularity.
The St. Gildard Church with the intact body of Bernadette Soubirous is a site visit that cannot be missed.
Nevers asserted itself during the seventeenth century as the French Faience Capital. A museum made up of the finest collections created by our master potters will soon open its doors. You can also visit the pottery workshops and stroll through the shops.
The Morvan
To the east of Nevers is located a district with a strong identity. You will discover a thousand landscapes, wooded hills, deep valleys and big lakes ... During four centuries; The Nièvre has carried on its rivers to the capital sawn logs, gathered in "rafts", a raft journey especially poignant and magnificent
Did you know that "Moux-en-Morvan" is the capital of the Christmas tree? Beside the Morvan, you will find the Vezelay Basilica, founded in 859, a humanity world heritage since 1979 and a historical starting point of the pilgrimage to Compostela. Some ten minutes walk from the basilica, the Franciscan Hermitage "La Cordelle", the first Franciscan settlement in France.
The Loire and the channels
The panorama of The Bec d'Allier offers a unique landscape, the meeting of The Loire and The Allier. The greenway, which extends some 14 km along the lateral channel at The Loire, enables you to stroll safely and in perfect harmony with nature, by foot, on bicycle or on roller skates.
Give yourself some incredible time for relaxation, alone or with the family: around The Loire, there are multiple options, canoe or kayak, discover a traditional barge, and to top it all fishing. For a stay close to nature, why not let yourself seduced by renting a bike or escaping in a barge at the start of Plagny, to explore the landscapes of woods and forests accommodated with small charming villages.
Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit
Rented 300 days a year, the circuit, internationally popular owing to the Grand Prix Formule 1 is also famous due to other popular events such as the Classic Days, an annual gathering of collection cars, or the Bol d’or, a motorcycle endurance race, and even the Superbike World Championship.
Gastronomy and handicraft
Cradle of the charolais breed and some two steps from the vineyards of Pouilly and Sancerre, The Nièvre is also popular for its specialties such as nougatines, the famous Negus or the morvandiau hat.
You can also…
Enjoy your stopover in Nivernais by doing an air-balloon trip, visit the Floral Park and the medieval village of Apremont, some 15 minutes from Nevers. Do some window shopping in the various shops of the city center.
For the athletes, the Green Club, a fitness room, located some 5 minutes from our hotel including a swimming pool along The Loire. You can also do some jogging while listening to the chirping of the birds along the Ververt track.
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