Nièvre, Department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Nièvre is a department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in central France, with Nevers as its capital on the right bank of the Loire River. The area covers rolling hills and plains between the Loire to the west and the Morvan massif to the east, crossed by forests and river valleys.
The department was created on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution from the former province of Nivernais. It was among the original 83 departments that replaced the old system of feudal provinces.
The name Nièvre comes from a small river that joins the Loire near Nevers, shaping the region's identity for centuries. Vineyards around Pouilly-sur-Loire grow Sauvignon Blanc grapes, producing the white wine Pouilly Fumé that visitors can taste in local cellars.
The Loire forms the natural western boundary and provides orientation for travelers exploring the area. Nevers as the central town works as a starting point for trips to the surrounding vineyards and forests of the Morvan.
The Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours brought the Formula One French Grand Prix to this rural region between 1991 and 2008. The racetrack remains in the south of the department and continues as a center for motorsports and vehicle testing.
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