Palais ducal de Nevers
Palais ducal de Nevers, Renaissance castle on Loire hill in Nevers, France.
The Ducal Palace of Nevers presents a wide Renaissance facade with polygon turrets and stands on a hill above the old town center.
Built between 1467 and 1480 for Count John of Clamecy, the palace became the residence of multiple families who governed the Nivernais duchy.
The palace houses permanent exhibitions about Nevers history, including displays about Formula One racing and traditional earthenware manufacturing.
Visitors can access the underground museum section, which contains artifacts and displays explaining the evolution of Nevers through centuries.
Archaeological excavations in 1988 revealed rare 14th-century artillery fragments, including powder chamber veuglaire pieces now preserved in Nevers.
Location: Nevers
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: place de la République 58000 Nevers
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 14:00-17:45
Phone: +33386684613
Website: https://nevers-tourisme.com/le-palais-ducal
GPS coordinates: 46.98833,3.15833
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Burgundy-Franche-Comté encompasses a varied heritage that spans several millennia. The region houses prehistoric sites such as the Roche de Solutré, monasteries founded as early as the 6th century like Baume Abbey, as well as medieval fortresses and Renaissance homes. Natural formations include the Osselle Cave, open to the public since 1751, and the Hérisson Waterfall, which features seven cascades over nearly 2.5 miles in the Jura mountains. The area is characterized by diverse terrain, from vineyards and mountain foothills to valleys and limestone plateaus. Visitors can explore the Cormatin Castle with its formal gardens, observe the ongoing construction of Guédelon Castle using 13th-century techniques, or explore the underground galleries of the Osselle Cave. These sites attest to human habitation and geological changes over the centuries.
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
150 m
La chapelle Sainte-Marie
85 m
Théâtre de Nevers
60 m
Abbaye Saint-Martin de Nevers
215 m
Hôtel de ville de Nevers
22 m
Chambre des comptes de Nevers
163 m
Palais de justice de Nevers
230 m
Église Saint-Sauveur de Nevers
344 m
Chapelle des Oratoriens de Nevers
207 m
Petit château La Gloriette
80 m
Ancien couvent des Récollets
137 m
Tour Saint-Éloi, Nevers
321 m
Hôtel de la Monnaie, Nevers
225 m
Remparts et vieux murs de la rue des Ouches, Nevers
183 m
Vestiges des remparts de Nevers
254 m
Maison du prieur de l'abbaye de Saint-Martin
211 m
Maison du prieur de Saint-Étienne de Nevers
263 m
Hôtel de la Caisse d'épargne de Nevers
74 m
Monument aux morts de la Nièvre
298 m
Hôtel de Fontenay
165 m
Maison, 40 rue de l'Oratoire, Nevers
182 m
Hôtel Bourgeois
293 m
Immeuble, rue d'Auvergne, Nevers
248 m
Confiserie Au Negus
260 m
Maison, 1 rue de la Parcheminerie, Nevers
212 m
Maison, 4 rue de l'Evêché, Nevers
186 m
Immeuble, 11 rue des Belles-Lunettes, Nevers
293 m
Place de la République
144 mReviews
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