Decize

Decize is a commune in Nièvre positioned at the meeting point of multiple waterways and serves as an administrative center for surrounding areas. The town offers a range of public facilities, schools, healthcare services, and transportation connections to larger cities in the region.

The town took its current administrative form during the French Revolution in 1790, when the departmental system was established. This governance shift transformed the location into a regional administrative hub for the newly organized territory.

The town functions as a meeting place where locals gather at markets and community spaces to conduct daily life and exchange news. These social hubs reflect how residents maintain connections across the surrounding region.

The location is accessible by bus and train, with parking available in the center and near main facilities. Those exploring on foot will find a compact layout that is easy to navigate and clearly marked.

Its location at the crossroads of multiple waterways historically shaped the town as a trading point and determined its growth across centuries. Visitors can still observe traces of this water-based development in the town layout and local infrastructure today.

Location: Nièvre

Location: arrondissement of Nevers

Elevation above the sea: 203 m

Shares border with: Saint-Léger-des-Vignes, Avril-sur-Loire, Champvert, Cossaye, Devay, Saint-Germain-Chassenay, Sougy-sur-Loire

Phone: +33386250323

Email: accueil@mairiedecize.fr

Website: https://ville-decize.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.82917,3.46139

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:51