Nevers Attractions
Nevers (pop. 43,082), the old capital of the Nivernais, lies on the right bank of the upper Loire. The settlement was of Celtic origin, and in Roman times became an important supply base. The town is famed for its faience, which has been made here, following Italian models, since around 1575. The factories can be visited.
Palais Ducal
The Palais Ducal (15th-16th C), once the residence of the Counts of Nevers, is a fine example of Renaissance secular architecture. The most striking feature of the front facing the Loire is the central staircase tower, with relief decoration between the windows. At each end of the facade is an octagonal tower.
Palais Ducal
Rue Sabatier
F-58000 Nevers
France
Rue Sabatier
F-58000 Nevers
France
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
St Etienne
In the northeast of Nevers old town is the church of St-Etienne, a purely Romanesque church of 1097, with three Merovingian sarcophagi in the choir.
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Magny Cours - Formula One
The Formula One of France is an annual road race for cars. Magny-Cours is located halfway between Paris and Lyon. It is noted for the challenge of the track and its serene setting.
Formula One - Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Technopole
F-58470 Magny-Cours
France
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Technopole
F-58470 Magny-Cours
France
