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Nevers presents a rich and varied heritage that
may be discovered in several ways (guided tours,
pedestrian paths...).
It became the French capital of Pottery in the
XVIIth century thanks to the introduction of this
art in the previous century by the Duke of Nevers,
Louis de Gonzague who was a native of Mantoue
in Italy. Today, exceptional pieces are on exhibit
in the Frédéric Blandin Municipal
Museum and Master Potters continue this activity
by creating shapes from ancient inspiration or
others which are resoundingly contemporary.
City of the Loire, crowned
by the Palais Ducal (Ducal Palace), one of the
main chateaux of the Loire, and the Cathedral
of Saint-Cyr-Sainte-Juliette with its contemporary
stained-glass windows, Nevers presents a complete
panorama of religious architecture through the
centuries. From the VIth to the XXth century,
all the styles are illustrated by remarkable buildings,
including the Church of Saint-Etienne, a masterpiece
of Romanesque art and a Cluniac site.
Nevers overlooks the Loire,
the last wild river in Europe. Numerous possibilities
are available for trips by canoe, and rambles
on foot along the river bank. The flora and fauna
of the Loire may also be observed.
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A few kilometers from
Nevers, the Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit, the location
of the French Formula 1 Grand Prix since 1991
and of the Bol d'Or since 2000, offers mechanical
sports enthusiasts various leisure activities
(karting, driving training). All year round, car
and motorbike races are organised on the circuit.
To round off this
countryside on a gastronomic note, the Nevers
region offers excellent produce (Charolais beef,
fish from the Loire, goat's cheese, honey…)
enhanced by the talent of the restauranteurs.
Moreover, the "Négus" and "Nougatine"
confectionery will surprise the most discerning
palates...
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