Hôtel de ville de Nevers, mairie à Nevers (Nièvre)
Hôtel de ville de Nevers is a two-story neoclassical structure with a carefully crafted stone facade featuring rectangular windows and triangular pediments. The symmetrical design and refined architectural details create a formal, balanced appearance typical of 19th-century civic buildings.
Built in 1834 by architect Paillard, the structure was constructed on the site of the former castle of the Counts of Nevers, which had been demolished in 1827. This new civic building represented a shift from feudal authority to modern administrative governance.
The building reflects how administrative functions have evolved in the city over time, with spaces designed to serve the public. The reception hall now functions as a civil registry office, showing how government spaces adapt their purposes.
The building is open to visitors during business hours for administrative services, with slightly different timing depending on the day of the week. It is best to check current hours before visiting, as opening times may vary seasonally or be subject to change.
A major restoration in 2019 required replacing substantial amounts of stone and renovating extensive portions of the facades. This extensive work helped preserve the building's neoclassical appearance for future generations.
Location: Nevers
Address: 1, place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 13:30-17:30; Friday 13:30-17:00
Phone: +33386684646
Website: http://nevers.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.98820,3.15854
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47
Nevers tells its story through its buildings. The town was once home to dukes, and you can still feel this importance walking through its streets. The buildings you see date from the 11th to the 20th century and follow one after another like pages of an open book. The Ducal Palace stands in a gothic style, showing the power of the past. The cathedral combines Romanesque and gothic styles, with its two facing choir areas, a rare arrangement that catches the eye of visitors. Churches line the city, some dating back to the Middle Ages. Porcelain made Nevers famous for many years, and museums display these works proudly. Old city walls and towers still stand in places, made of stone and reminding us of old defenses. The Porte du Croux is a large 14th-century building that rises 25 meters high with its battlements. The Goguin Tower, also from the 14th century, sits near the Loire River. Green gardens offer spots to relax between visits, like Parc Roger-Salengro with its shaded paths in the heart of the city. Walking through Nevers, you see how each period built on what came before. This mix of eras shapes the look of the town today, where the duke’s past, medieval history, and ceramic art exist side by side naturally.
Nevers Cathedral
148 m
Palais ducal de Nevers
22 m
Musée de la Faïence et des Beaux-Arts
380 m
La chapelle Sainte-Marie
101 m
Théâtre de Nevers
45 m
Abbaye Saint-Martin de Nevers
210 m
Chambre des comptes de Nevers
142 m
Palais de justice de Nevers
225 m
Église Saint-Sauveur de Nevers
333 m
Église Notre-Dame de Nevers
359 m
Chapelle des Oratoriens de Nevers
187 m
Petit château La Gloriette
68 m
Ancien couvent des Récollets
124 m
Hôtel de la Monnaie, Nevers
211 m
Remparts et vieux murs de la rue des Ouches, Nevers
175 m
Vestiges des remparts de Nevers
234 m
Maison du prieur de l'abbaye de Saint-Martin
207 m
Hôtel de la Caisse d'épargne de Nevers
95 m
Monument aux morts de la Nièvre
292 m
Hôtel de Fontenay
149 m
Maison, 40 rue de l'Oratoire, Nevers
163 m
Hôtel Bourgeois
278 m
Immeuble, rue d'Auvergne, Nevers
236 m
Maison, 1 rue de la Parcheminerie, Nevers
194 m
Maison, 4 rue de l'Evêché, Nevers
177 m
Confiserie Au Negus
242 m
Immeuble, 11 rue des Belles-Lunettes, Nevers
278 m
Place de la République
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