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Nevers, an integral part of the Loire
region.
Nevers, between history and tradition,
Nevers, with its religious heritage & Saint Bernadette,
Nevers, capital of pottery in the late 16th century.
Nevers, with its Magny-Cours racing circuit, gourmet cuisine
and the Pouilly and Sancerre vineyards...
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Two hours from Paris, nestling at the heart
of miles of unspoilt countryside, Nevers is a real jewel, a town
of beauty in harmony with both culture and nature.
But Nevers is so much more than just that, for it is a vibrant town
full of heart and spirit. It is also the proud possessor of the
"Arts and Crafts City" label. Its pottery has been renowned
ever since the 16th century and it is also home to the majestic
Palais Ducal with its wide range of treasured architecture ranging
from the 6th to the 20th century.
Every year, Saint Bernadette's shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims
from all over the world.
Furthermore, the Magny-Cours circuit hosts the French Formula 1
Grand Prix, the Bol d'Or and other international races.
The village of Apremont with its flower-filled park
has been ranked among the "most beautiful villages in France."
At the Bec d'Allier, the confluence of the two largest rivers in
France (the Loire and the Allier), you can enjoy a lovely walk or
bike ride in the vast state-owned forests or stroll along the banks
of the Nevers canal.
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Nevers in the Nièvre is an authentic
region preserved in the granite of the Morvan national park. An area
with a strong identity, you will discover a thousand different landscapes,
from wooded mountainsides to deep valleys and huge lakes. For four
centuries, the Nièvre has carried tree trunks assembled in
"wooden trains" on its rivers as far as the capital. These
vast floating convoys are a particularly awe-inspiring and grandiose
sight. Did you know that the village of Moux-en-Morvan is the largest
producer of Christmas trees? On the edge of the Morvan, you will also
find the Vézelay basilica, founded in 859, a world heritage
site since 1979 and historical departure point of the pilgrimage to
Compostella. Ten minutes walk from the basilica lies the Franciscan
hermitage of "La Cordelle", France's earliest Franciscan
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| Like the tales of the one thousand and one nights, one
never tires of hearing the story of Nevers and the Nièvre region. |
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