Nevers, Prefecture in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, France
The town extends along the right bank of the Loire River, with buildings rising on a hillside offering views of the surrounding landscapes.
Julius Caesar established a military supply depot at Noviodunum in 52 BCE, marking the strategic importance of this location during Roman campaigns.
The Cathedral of Saint Cyr-Sainte Julitte combines Romanesque and Gothic architecture, representing centuries of religious and architectural development in central France.
The Nevers railway station connects travelers to Paris and Lyon through regular train services, making it a transportation center for the region.
The Saint-Gildard convent houses the preserved body of Saint Bernadette Soubirous, who lived in Nevers from 1860 until her death in 1879.
Location: arrondissement of Nevers
Location: canton of Nevers-Centre
Location: canton of Nevers-Est
Location: canton of Nevers-Nord
Location: canton of Nevers-Sud
Location: Nièvre
Elevation above the sea: 188 m
Shares border with: Saint-Éloi, Sermoise-sur-Loire, Challuy, Coulanges-lès-Nevers, Marzy, Varennes-Vauzelles
Phone: +33386684646
Website: http://nevers.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.99250,3.15667
Latest update: October 29, 2025 06:36
The historical and religious monuments of Nevers reflect its ducal and religious past. The city features varied architecture from the 11th to the 20th century, including the Gothic Ducal Palace, the cathedral with two choirs, Romanesque and modern churches, as well as museums displaying local faience. The medieval fortifications and green spaces complement this architectural heritage.
Nevers Cathedral
589 m
Palais ducal de Nevers
481 m
Église Saint-Étienne de Never
596 m
Espace Bernadette Soubirous Nevers
346 m
Église Sainte-Bernadette du Banlay
1.2 km
Pont de Loire
1 km
Musée de la Faïence et des Beaux-Arts
730 m
Porte du Croux
672 m
Porte de Paris
313 m
Abbaye Saint-Genest de Nevers
756 m
La chapelle Sainte-Marie
399 m
Saint Peter Church
377 m
Théâtre de Nevers
503 m
Abbaye Saint-Martin de Nevers
468 m
Hôtel de ville de Nevers
499 m
Tour Goguin
901 m
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
989 m
Pont Pierre-Bérégovoy
3.7 km
Promenade des Remparts
818 m
Saint Lazarus Church
2.1 km
Saint-Sylvain chapel
1.1 km
Chambre des comptes de Nevers
608 m
Nevers railway bridge
1.1 km
Palais de justice de Nevers
668 m
Archaeological Museum of Nevers
673 m
Café Charbon
959 m
Abbaye de Fonmorigny
642 m
Marché Saint-Arigle
611 mReviews
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