Tourist Guide - nevers

2015
Tourist Guide
NEVERS,
4 ways
to explore NEVERS
• Take an Audiotour,
• Follow the Visitor Trail,
• Take our Town Discovery
Challenge,
More information at
the Tourist Office
Contents
Map
of Nevers
Where
History has
left its Mark
P.4
P.6
Following
in the Footsteps
of Saint
Bernadette
P.8
Faïence :
The Blue Gold
of Nevers
Come On
Into Town
A Cornucopia
of Regional
Flavours
A Pastoral
Interlude
P.10
P.12
P.14
P.16
Along
the Loire River
Where
the Allier River
joins the Loire
A Different
View
of the Canal
Niffond :
An Idyllic
Green Haven
P.18
P.20
P.22
P.24
• Go Geocaching.
Exploring the
Countryside
And Plenty
More
Practical
Stuff
P.26
P.28
P.34
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...and the surrounding area
Map
of Nevers...
LA CHARITÉ-SUR-LOIRE
PARIS
CLAMECY
AUXERRE
Garchizy
Pedestrian trail
Urzy
A77
Fourchambault
Varennes-Vauzelles
Coulanges-lès-Nevers
NEVERS
CHÂTEAU-CHINON
DIJON
Marzy
St-Éloi
Cuffy
BOURGES
Sauvigny-les-Bois
7
A7
Challuy
Gimouille
Sermoise-sur-Loire
Apremont
DECIZE
A77
Chevenon
Magny-Cours
MOULINS
CLERMONT-FERRAND
LYON
Saint
Benin-d’Azy
Where history
has left its mark
Chapel of Sainte-Marie • 17th century
This chapel is all that remains of the old Order of the
Visitation convent. Its Baroque façade is the only one in the
Nevers area and quite a rare sight in France.
Church of Ste Bernadette Du Banlay • 20th c.
The Ducal Palace •15th century
F7
This former residence of the Dukes of Nevers is now home to Nevers Tourist
Office and hosts receptions and shows in its exhibition rooms. Open to the public.
B12
This collaborative architectural creation in the Brutalist
style by Paul Virilio and Claude Parent was listed as a
historical monument in 2000.
Nevers Cathedral • 6th-16th centuries
You’ll be amazed by the rich historical legacy that has left its traces on
Nevers, Town of Art and History. The chapels, churches, timber-framed
houses and elegant private mansions that meet your eyes as you stroll
through the town’s streets offer examples of every architectural style
from the 11th century right up to the 20th.
The most noteworthy monuments, the ones that popular imagination
now associates with the town of Nevers, can all be found in the area
known as ‘La Butte’.
E6
G6
An imposing edifice formed by a combination
of two churches, which explains the presence
of two choirs from different periods (one Romanesque and one Gothic). Also worth seeing
are the contemporary stained glass windows.
Church of Saint-Etienne
D9
11th century
One of France’s most beautiful and well-preserved
Romanesque churches,
Saint Etienne has
come to sym- Chapel of Saint-Pierre
bolise the Clu- 17th century
D8
niac heritage.
Saint Pierre church was intended as
a school for Jesuits and was built on
a Greek cross plan. Its rather plain
façade belies the remarkable trompel’oeil frescoes within.
For more info...
Porte Du Croux
14th - 15th centuries
G4/G5
A medieval gate tower with drawbridge and machicolations, the Porte
du Croux owes its name to the marshlands created by the Passière River.
Find all the details on page 34
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Following in the footsteps
of Saint Bernadette
The Cave
Walk in the Footsteps of Saint Bernadette
C4
A reconstitution of the Cave of Massabielle
in Lourdes can be visited at the entrance to
the sanctuary.
This walking tour will lead you through the places where
Saint Bernadette lived and where she spent her time
praying and in contemplation.
The Shop
C4
Offers a selection of objects, postcards, DVDs and works
about the life of Saint Bernadette.
Musée Bernadette
C4
(in the Espace Bernadette)
The museum is designed
as a journey of discovery
to get to know Saint Bernadette through objects
she used and her writings
and words.
Bernadette Soubirous was born in Lourdes in 1844, so she was 14 when
the Virgin Mary appeared before her at the Rocher de Massabielle. In
order to fulfil her desire for a religious life, she went to Nevers in 1866 to
join Saint Gildard, the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity. There she
lived a simple and ordinary life for 13 years, devoting herself entirely to
serving God and others up until her death in 1879. Her intact body rests
in a glass shrine in the chapel.
The Shrine
For more info...
C4
Bernadette’s body was exhumed at the time of the canonical investigation.
It was found to be intact and was put on display in the chapel.
Find all the details on page 34
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La faïence:
The Blue Gold of Nevers
Visit the faïence workshops
In summer, the faïence artisans throw
open their atelier doors to give visitors
an insight into faïence-making in all its
different stages.
The Faïence Workshops
Discover Nevers’ artisanal tradition of tin-glazed earthenware
known as faïence. This exquisite craft, now integral to the
town’s identity, was brought to Nevers towards the end of the
16th century. Local artisans created varied designs as fashions
shifted and their firing techniques gave rise to a limited colour
palette, including the famous ‘Nevers blue’ that became a hallmark of the town’s earthenware products. Modern-day visitors
to Nevers can take a piece of this artistic heritage home with
them, as local potteries still produce a wide choice of designs
ranging from very classic to totally contemporary.
Faïence Museum
Fayencerie d’Art Clair Bernard
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 61 19 25
Fayencerie d’Art Gérard Montagnon
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 71 96 90
F6 & B7
G5
Faïence Bleue Laetitia Moreau
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 59 07 65
F6
Fayencerie d’Art Georges
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 61 09 12
B7
For more info...
G5
1,500 pieces of faïence and 250 pieces of ceramic-ware are on show
along with a collection of spun glass and other artworks.
Find all the details on page 34
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Come on
into town
The Faiençon
E10
A homage to faïence with its colours of blue and white,
this chocolate praline speciality is sold at À La Tentation
patisserie.
Nougatine
Delicious orange-coated traditional sweetmeats with a
crunchy almond-flavoured centre, these can be bought at
the Tourist Office.
The Negus
D8
This local speciality of ours is a caramel
that melts in the mouth! You’ll find it on sale
at Au Négus and at the Tourist Office.
Our town centre and tradespeople promise you a warm welcome !
Cobbled streets, pretty squares, a wealth of beautiful architecture, a big
park for meeting up with family and friends, a pedestrianised main
shopping street, bars and restaurants - our town centre boasts an array
of attractions. Whether on foot, by bike or in a car, come on into town !
Pedestrianised shopping street
The place to enjoy leisurely shopping for clothes, shoes and cosmetics - or why not treat
yourself to a little local delicacy ? You’ll find a varied range of quality shops here.
Espace Melati
E9
Give yourself over to total
relaxation at l’Espace Melati !
You’ll get a warm welcome
here and the selection of
pampering Indonesian treatments and massages on
offer will take you far, far away
from it all...
Find all the details on page 35
For more info...
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A terroir
full of taste sensations
Fish from the Loire
Trout, pike perch and whitebait are available in some of the
town’s restaurants, depending on the season.
Charolais Beef
We specialise in Charolais beef! Perfect for tartare or rib
steak – let our producers and butchers advise you.
Honey
B12
Beekeeping is a thriving activity in our unspoiled countryside
and you can taste many different types of honey.
B12
We are in the heart of a region that values authenticity and supports small-scale local producers who take pride in their work
and their terroir. By maintaining the traditions of their specialist trades, they are contributing to our food and wine heritage.
Cheese
MARKETS
Made from goats’ or cows’ milk,
fresh or dry, we have lots of flavourful cheeses to choose from
- Try them at our local cheesemakers !
Saturday morning is market day in Nevers !
Here you will find cheeses and fresh
vegetables as well as local wines !
For more info...
More information
at the Tourist Office
Markets
More information at the Tourist Office.
Find all the details on page 35
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A pastoral
nterlude
i
Rampart walk
Arboretum les feuilles fleuries
G5 / E5
Tree - and shrub - fanciers will enjoy the many varieties on show
in this wonderful place. It’s especially beautiful in spring when
the azaleas, rhododendrons and rose bushes are in bloom.
A walk leading from the banks of the
Loire into town, but without the city
noise and surrounded by trees and
flowers in the warmer seasons !
Rosa Bonheur park (in Saint-Benin d’Azy)
This park provides a lovely expanse of greenery in the heart of
the village. It is open to the public and notable for a supremely
impressive cedar tree that’s several hundred years old.
Roger Salengro park
(in Nevers town centre)
In Nevers, you’re never far from nature - whether you’re staying in the
heart of town or a few kilometres out, there are always green spaces
or gardens nearby to soothe your soul.
In the Faïence Museum garden you can see some ancient plant varieties, or head for the Feuilles Fleuries Arboretum to admire all their
different types of trees and shrubs. Kids will love the playground in
Roger Salengro Park or why not go for an excursion to Saint-Benind’Azy and visit Rosa Bonheur Park ?
D5 / E5
The ideal place to go for a gentle stroll,
this park features a children’s playground and roundabout as well as a
pretty bandstand pavilion.
Also worth seeing
For more info...
See the Floral Park in
Apremont-sur-Allier.
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Musée de la Faïence garden
G5
This pleasure garden in the shelter of the ramparts draws inspiration from
medieval gardens and provides a striking setting for the museum entrance.
Find all the details on page 35
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Along
the Loire river
The Ver-Vert Footpath
This 3-km nature walk not far from town lets you fill your
lungs with fresh air while also getting a close-up look at
some of the area’s flora and fauna.
Quai des Mariniers
H6
Visitors and locals alike are drawn to this quayside walk near
the Pont de Loire as the perfect place for a bracing walk.
Barges / Traditional riverboats
Untamed, luminous and majestic are some of the words that come to
mind when you gaze out over the Loire River. In olden times it was used
to transport pieces of locally produced faïence earthenware, but nowadays the river is a tranquil paradise for lovers of nature and fishing.
The variety of animal and plant life to be found along its banks makes it a
precious sanctuary of biodiversity - and a superb setting for recharging
your batteries in peace and quiet. You can admire the landscapes from
the riverside, or get out onto the water if you’re feeling more energetic.
Would you like to explore the Loire in a traditional riverboat ? Get in touch with Yvan in the
Bureau des Guides de Loire or Christophe at
Instant Nature !
Ile aux Castors Footpath
For more info...
This trail in Challuy takes you along
the left bank of the Loire to ‘Beaver
Island’ - and with a bit of luck, you
might catch sight of one of these
little furry creatures.
Canoeing
Step aboard a canoe either at the Canoe Club or get one from Yvan at the Bureau des
Guides de Loire, and set off on a voyage of discovery along the wild banks of the Loire.
Find all the details on page 36
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Where the Allier river
joins the Loire
The meeting point of the two rivers, Bec d’Allier provides a natural habitat
for many species of plants and animals. The waters and currents mingle
to form a fabulous landscape of sandbanks and heathlands, earning the
site its ranking as France’s top alluvial WWF Panda site.
To complete the picture postcard setting, there is also a traditional Loire
rivermen’s village to visit.
Floral park
in Apremont-sur-Allier
You’ll be spellbound by this enchanting
garden with its beautiful array of wisteria,
roses, and acacias all set against a magical
18th century-inspired backdrop.
Apremont-sur-Allier village
For more info...
One of the loveliest villages in France with charming
stone houses built in the regional medieval style,
each prettier than the one before.
Bec d’Allier panoramic vista
The best view of the majestic Bec d’Allier site can be had from Marzy,
where the panoramic viewpoint is a must-visit.
Find all the details on page 36
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A different view
of the canal
Le lateral cruiseboat
B12
Make the most of the canal by enjoying a
gentle cruise ! This pleasure boat will take
you up to the Le Guétin canal bridge, passing
up its staircase locks.
Port de la Jonction boatyard
The ‘Canal Latéral à la Loire’ was built alongside the free-flowing river to
connect the canals at Briare and Digoin. There are lots of lovely ways to
take a closer look. Why not by boat, for instance ? Step aboard a cruiseboat and enjoy a quiet, peaceful trip along the waterway with its many
locks and other interesting sights. Those who prefer to stay on dry land
can grab their bikes and pedal along the Loire Valley cycle route. If you’re
more comfortable walking, the riverside makes a lovely bucolic setting
for a leisurely stroll.
This marina offers moorings for 40 narrowboats within a
few minutes’ walk of the town centre. All the services you
need are available so you can make the most of your holiday.
Port de Plagny
For more info...
You don’t need a licence to captain a boat on this canal !
Boats can be rented by the week or just for a weekend.
Veloroute cycle route
Hire a bicycle from Yvan (Bureau des Guides de Loire) and set off along the
canal towpath for a pleasant and safe cycle ride.
Find all the details on page 36
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Niffond :
an idyllic green haven
La plaine outdoor fun centre
The ideal place for an enjoyable family outing or with friends ;
laser tag, shooting range, miniature golf, bouncy castles,
and paintball.
Green maze
A maze created out of plants, offering all the family a lovely
game where they can get lost in nature while trying to find
their way through. Who will be the first to make it ?
Voie verte de La Plaine
(3 km, 1.8 km through forest)
This lovely leafy oasis can be found only a few kilometres from
the centre of Varennes-Vauzelles.
Are you fond of fishing ? Enjoy rambles through the forest ?
Or does the idea of playing in a maze appeal ? Niffond is the
place to go ! There are footpaths for walkers, a lake to relax
around, and everything you need for an enjoyable family outing.
You can even get there by bike with just a gentle bit of pedalling a safe cycling route has been created from the town centre.
Niffond lake
A lake that makes a lovely destination for all the family. Relax and enjoy the
soothing waterside scenery and wildlife including swans, ducks and fish.
This cycle route safely links La
Plaine to Niffonds with fun, sporty
and educational activities all along
the way.
Le marais footpath
This trail has been set up to give visitors
a chance to look into the magical world of
amphibians, reptiles and insects of all kinds.
LA COULÉE
VERTE
For more info...
Nature trails set out for walkers,
cyclists or horse riding !
This is the place to enjoy lots
of outdoor nature activities.
See the ‘Coulée Verte’ insert
or ask at the Tourist Office
for more details.
La Beue footpath
Seven different natural habitats can be seen
on this trail, including broom-covered heaths
and reed thickets; they all adjoin each other and
harbour a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Find all the details on page 37
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Exploring
the countryside
Flight in
a hot air balloon
Horse riding
Do you prefer trotting, cantering or galloping ? Come to La Rose
des Vents and join a guided horse ride through the forest for a
moment of pure unadulterated pleasure.
For once-in-a-lifetime views
of the Nevers countryside, let Pierre from Air
Escargot (‘Snail Air’) and
his hot air balloon Arlequin take you up, up and
away !
Treetop & zip-wire adventure
You’re in the right place to fill your lungs with clean fresh air !
Far from the rush and hassle of the big cities, come and enjoy
all the beautiful gifts of nature. Breathe freely, listen, taste new
flavours... there are so many lovely experiences waiting for you
in our region. We have activities on offer that take you deep
into the heart of nature, discovering the landscapes, plants and
animals of this wonderful part of the world. Magic moments
await you, on land or even up in the sky !
Enjoy some thrilling moments whizzing through the treetops at the Z’Accrochés or Grand Bois Aventure forest
adventure parks. Are you ready for the challenge of their
zip-wires and rope bridges ?
For more info...
Nature discovery
Let Christophe from Instant Nature be your guide ! He will show you
the forest and take you on a trail of new discoveries, gathering mushrooms and listening out for the haunting bellow of stags.
Find all the details on page 37
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And
plenty more
Indoor swimming pool - Bords de Loire
• Open Monday to Friday 9 am - 8 pm, Saturday 9.30 am - 4.30 pm, Sunday 9 am - 1 pm.
• Admission charges : Adults € 2.70, Schoolchildren & students over 16 € 2.20.
• Swimmers are asked to leave the pool half an hour before closing time.
Piscine des Bords de Loire
Rue Bernard Palissy • 58000 NEVERS
Tel : +33 (0)3 58 58 32 00
Outdoor swimming pool at Saint-Benin-d’Azy
• Open in July and August, every day from 10.30 am - 12.30 pm and 2 - 7 pm.
• Admission charges : Adults € 2.20, Children € 1.30.
• Tickets may be purchased on site or at the Mairie de St-Benin-d’Azy (Town Hall).
Piscine
35 rue Victor Hugo • 58270 Saint-Benin-d’Azy
Tel : +33 (0)3 86 58 49 98
Aquatic leisure centre - L’Îlot Corail
• Prices : Adult € 4.60 / Children (under 16) € 3.40 / Under 4s Free / Students (under 25) € 2.20.
• Open Monday to Friday from 12 noon - 2 pm and 5 - 8 pm during term time.
Tuesdays 12 noon - 8.30 pm. Wednesdays 8 am - 12.30 pm and 2 - 6.30 pm. Thursdays 12 noon
to 8 pm. Saturdays 9 am - 12.30 pm and 3 - 6.30 pm. Sundays 9 am - 1.30 pm.
• Opening hours are different during the summer and school holidays, so please contact the
swimming pool for further information.
Centre Nautique Îlot Corail
Place Paul Langevin • 58640 Varennes-Vauzelles
Tel : +33 (0)3 86 57 06 08
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Cinémazarin Cinema
Municipal museum - Gautron du Coudray
• 10-screen multiplex cinema.
• Programmes available from the Tourist Office.
Victor Gautron du Coudray, local scholar, collector and regionalist writer, was behind this
first ‘Museum of a Village in the Nevers Region’. Initially devoted to natural history, minerals,
fossils and bird specimens, the museum has evolved significantly over the years.
Modern-day visitors get a real insight into Marzy’s culture and past through a collection of
historical objects used in local rural life.
• Annual closing in January and February.
• Open April to November, every day except Tuesdays, from 2.30 to 5.30 pm.
• Group visits by prior arrangement. Free entry.
Cinémazarin
120 rue de Charleville • 58000 Nevers
Tel : +33 (0)892 68 69 21 • www.cinemazarin.fr
Casino Planetarium at Pougues-les-Eaux
• 190 slot machines.
• Bars and restaurants with a programme of shows and concerts.
• Open from Sunday to Thursday : 10 am to 3 am /
Fridays, Saturdays and the day before public holidays : 10 am to 4 am.
• The establishment is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Groupe Tranchant
Avenue de Paris • 58320 Pougues-les-Eaux
Tel : +33 (0)3 86 90 17 00 • http://pougues.groupetranchant.com
La chaussade Royal Forges museum
An important French manufacturing centre symbolising the area’s cultural heritage and
industrial past, Les Forges served the French Navy for many years. Now a museum run by
the town’s ‘Friends of Old Guérigny’, this former foundry takes visitors into the blazing hot
realms where so many smithies spent their working days.
• Open July to mid-September, every day except Tuesdays, from 3 to 7 pm.
Musée G. du Coudray
22 Place de l’église • 58180 Marzy
Tel : +33 (0)3 86 59 28 47 • Amis-du-musee-marzy@wanadoo.fr
Museum of National Resistance
Opened in 1988, this museum displays objects and writings that document Résistance activities in the region. The precise sources for the material are ‘Martyrologie de la Déportation et l’Internement Nivernais’ (Martyrology of Deportations and Internments in the Nevers
Region) by André Piaut, and ‘Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation dans la Nièvre’
(History of the Résistance and Deportation in the Nevers Region) by Jean-Claude Martinet. •
• Scholars and researchers have the use of a work room at the museum.
• Open Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 to 5.30 pm.
• Free entry.
Musée de la Résistance
4 bis, Rue André Malraux • 58640 Varennes-Vauzelles
Tel : +33 (0)3 86 38 21 76 • musee.resistance.vauzelles@orange.fr
Musée des Forges Royales
Avenue Arnault de Lange • 58130 Guérigny
Tel : +33 (0)3 86 37 01 08 • museevieuxguerigny.free.fr • Musee.vieuxguerigny@wanadoo.fr
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Education museum
Cultural centre - Gérard Philipe
Set in the historic Cathedral district, this museum is the work of local enthusiasts who
joined forces as ‘Friends of the Nivernais Education Museum’ with the aim of preserving the
region’s schoolroom heritage.
An early 20th-century classroom has been painstakingly reconstituted and six themed
rooms show the evolution of teaching methods and school materials in the intervening century.
• Open Wednesday to Saturday, except during the summer holidays, from 2 - 5 pm.
July and August from 3 - 6 pm.
• Prices : Adult € 3 / Group € 2 / Children under 10 Free.
Centre culturel G. Philipe • 54 avenue Louis Fouchère • 58640 Varennes-Vauzelles
Mairie de Varennes-Vauzelles : Tel : +33 (0)3 86 71 61 71
Musée de l’éducation • 8 Rue du Cloître Saint Cyr • 58000 NEVERS
Tel : +33 (0)3 86 21 51 75 / +33 (0)9 64 46 28 90
amnevers@wanadoo.fr • http://museduc.nevers.pagesperso-orange.fr
Nivernais archaelogical museum
Housed within the Porte du Croux, this museum showcases a rich collection of classical
Greek and Roman marble statues as well as some Romanesque sculptures, including the
carved capitals from the old Church of Saint Sauveur. The Guard Room display features a
large Gallo-Roman mosaic and some pre-Romanesque and Romanesque capitals.
• Visits can be arranged out of season by appointment, if you write to : Musée Archéologique.
• Open in the summer season.
Musée archéologique du Nivernais • Rue de la Porte du Croux • 58000 NEVERS
Varennes-Vauzelles School Museum
This museum retraces the history of the town’s schools, showing a historically authentic
reproduction of a classroom alongside an exhibition of vintage educational materials and
school supplies. The museum is run by charity Mémoire de Varennes-Vauzelles, which
organises an old-style ‘community dictation tournament’ there once a year.
• In the right wing of the city’s former boys’ school, now operating as the Saint Just primary
school. Access is through the school playground, from Rue Louis Michaud.
• Opening times : Mondays from 2 - 4 pm, outside French school holidays.
Contemporary art centre - Parc Saint Leger
• In former times the Saint Léger park was the focal point of spa resort Pougues-les-Eaux,
and the Contemporary Art Centre located here provides exhibition space along with workshops for artists.
• Open Wednesday to Sunday from 2 - 6 pm. In the summer months, open Tuesday to Sunday
from 3 - 7 pm and by appointment.
• Free entry.
Centre d’Art Contemporain • 23 avenue Conti • 58320 Pougues-les-Eaux
Tel : +33 (0)3 86 90 96 60 • contact@parcsaintleger.fr • www.parcsaintleger.fr
Media library & cultural centre - Jean Jaurès
• Exhibitions, meetings and workshops are organised throughout the year.
• Open during term time Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 - 6 pm,
Wednesdays 9.30 am - 12.30 pm and 2 - 6 pm, Fridays 4 - 9 pm,
Saturdays 10 am - 12.30 pm and 2 - 5.30 pm.
During school holidays (Zone B) Mondays and Thursdays from 1.30 - 5.30 pm,
Tuesdays, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am - 12 noon and 1.30 - 5.30 pm.
• Open in summer Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm.
Médiathèque J. Jaurès • 17 Rue Jean Jaurès • 58000 Nevers
Tel : +33 (0)3 86 68 48 50 • Fax : +33 (0)3 86 68 48 63
mediatheque.ccjj@ville-nevers.fr • http://mediatheque.ville-nevers.fr
Musée de l’école • 17, rue Louis Michaud • 58640 Varennes-Vauzelles • robert.abel@wanadoo.fr
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Practical stuff
Come on into town
Following in the footsteps of Saint-Bernadette
Espace Bernadette
Bernadette Museum
(in the Espace Bernadette)
34 rue Saint-Gildard
58000 Nevers
34 rue Saint-Gildard
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 71 99 50
www.espace-bernadette.com
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 71 99 50
www.espace-bernadette.com
Opening times : Chapel : April to end of October : 8 am - 12.30 pm & 1.30 - 7.30 pm.
November to end of March: 8 am - 12 noon & 2 - 6 pm.
Shop : April to end of October: 9 am - 12 noon & 1 - 7 pm.
November to end of March: 9 am - 12 noon & 2 - 5 pm.
Accommodation and meals available.
Mass said in French every day at 11.45 am and Sundays at 10 am.
Opening times : Open every day November to March from 8 am to 7 pm and
April to October from 8 am to 7.30 pm.
Free entry for individual visitors.
The Blue Gold of Nevers
Faïence Museum
34
16 rue Saint Genest
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 68 44 60
http://musee-faience.nevers.fr/
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 61 19 25
www.fayencerie-dart-de-nevers.com
Au Négus Confectioners
96 rue François Mitterrand • 58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 61 06 85
A la Tentation Pâtisserie (for Faïençons)
24 rue de Nièvre • 58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 61 09 28 • www.a-la-tentation.com
Espace Melati
47 rue de Nièvre • 58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 36 03 11• www.espace-melati.com
Honey: Beekeepers Bernard HAUG
58270 Fertrève
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 50 06 17
Honey: Beekeepers Frédéric Guyou
Impasse du stade • 58270 Limon
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 58 54 80
Beef Producers : CHAROLIX (for beef ‘rillettes’)
Le bourg • 58340 Diennes Aubigny
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 50 05 09
Beef Producers : David Thoulé
Le Couault • 58340 Diennes Aubigny
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 50 05 31
Beef Producers : EARL Champ du Corbier (C.Richard)
Neufond • 58270 St Jean Aux Amognes
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 58 69 02
A cornucopia of regional flavours
Cheese Producers - Cows’ milk : EARL des Grands Champs
58270 Billy-Chevannes
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 60 24 81
Opening hours : May to September from 10am to 6.30 pm from Tuesday to
Sunday / October to April from 1pm to 5.30 pm from Tuesday to Friday and on
Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 12pm / 2pm to 6 pm.Closed on Monday
Price : 6 €
Cheese Producers - Cows’ milk : Eric Compot
58270 Marcilly Beaumont Sardolles
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 58 59 06
Cheese Producers - Cows’ milk : Thierry Compot
58270 Saint-Sulpice
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 58 67 35
Cheese Producers - Cows’ milk : GAEC des Doreaux
58340 Diennes Aubigny
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 50 05 37
Opening times : Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am - 12 noon and 2 - 7 pm.
1 Rue Sabatier, 58000 Nevers :
Open Monday to Sunday from 10 am - 12.30 pm and 3 - 7.30 pm.
(the shop is open on Sundays and public holidays from 1 April to 30 September)
Cheese Producers - Goats’ milk :
Chèvrerie de Cheugny
2 rue Brossolette
58640 Varennes-Vauzelles
Tel. +33 (0)6 68 10 28 03
www.chevreriedecheugny.wix.com
Cheese Producers - Goats’ milk : Daniel Guy
Le Domaine neuf
58270 St Jean aux Amognes
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 58 60 76
The Gardens at Frédéric Blandin Faïence Museum
16 rue Saint-Genest • 58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 68 44 60
Entrance through the rampart walk.
(behind the museum)
Feuilles Fleuries Arboretum
Rue de Rémeron • 58000 Saint-Éloi
Tel. +33 (0)6 07 17 80 93
www.Lesfeuillesfleuries.fr
Open to visitors the first two weekends in May
and June, on Journée du Patrimoine (Heritage)
Days or all year by appointment. Guided tours
can be arraned for groups by appointment.
Rosa Bonheur Park
58270 Saint Benin d’Azy
Fayencerie d’Art de Nevers
Clair Bernard,
Master ‘Faïencier’
88 bis Avenue Colbert
58000 Nevers
Fayencerie d’Art de Nevers
Gérard Montagnon,
Master ‘Faïencier’
10 rue de la Porte
du Croux
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 71 96 90
www.faience-montagnon.fr
Opening times : Open Monday to Saturday from 10 am - 12 noon and 2 - 7 pm.
Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Faïence Bleue
Laetitia Moreau,
Master ‘Faïencier’
22 rue du 14 juillet
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 59 07 65
www.faiencebleue-nervers.com
Opening times : Open all year from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am - 12 noon
and 3 - 7 pm.
Fayencerie d’art de Nevers
Georges - Master ‘Faïenciers’ :
Carole GEORGES
and J-François DUMONT
11 avenue Colbert
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 61 09 12
www.faienceriegeorges.com
Opening times : Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am - 12 noon and 2 - 7 pm.
Opening times : Open March to December,
see website for times.
A pastoral interlude
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Along the Loire river
Niffond : an idyllic green haven
Le Bureau des Guides
de Loire et Allier
Quai des Eduens
(at the base of the
railway)
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 57 69 76
www.l-o-i-r-e.com
Canoe rentals for a few hours or several days. Guided nature outings can be arranged,
including walks to see the beavers.
Take a trip aboard the Limonade, a traditional pleasure boat designed to carry 12
people. Guided river excursions (history, flora, fauna) are scheduled from April to October
and can also be organised by private arrangement. The boat is equipped with a roof
shelter in the event of bad weather.
Instant Nature
Tour Goguin
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 57 98 76
www.instant-nature.org
Christophe Page is a professional nature guide who leads outings to Bec d’Allier on a
traditional boat so visitors can enjoy birdwatching and catch a glimpse of the beavers
at dusk.
Canoe Club Nivernais
10, quai de Médine
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 36 72 47
www.canoeclubnivernais.fr
La Plaine Outdoor
Fun Centre
Chemin des sables
58640 Varennes-Vauzelles
Tel. +33 (0)6 68 53 42 01
www.la-plaine-espace-loisirs.fr
Exploring the countryside
Instant Nature
Tour Goguin
58000 NEVERS
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 57 98 76
www.instant-nature.org
Christophe Page offers guided nature outings
throughout the seasons so you can learn about
edible wild plants, enjoy a lamplit evening ramble to hear the bellowing stags, go mushroom
hunting, fishing, and more. Instant Nature has
been awarded ‘Sustainable Tourism’ certification
by the Guide du Routard.
Les Z’accrochés
Route du Bourdy
58160 Sauvigny-les-Bois
Tel. +33 (0)6 49 87 10 38
www.leszaccroches.fr
Open from mid-April to October.
Grand Bois Aventure
Route de Fertot
58470 Gimouille
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 21 09 21
www.grandboisaventure.
com
Open 7 days a week from 10 am to 6.30 pm.
(weather permitting)
La Rose des Vents
Cour Marigot
58640 Varennes-Vauzelles
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 38 06 69
www.la-rose-des-vents.net
Lessons, training courses, etc.
Air Escargot
25 Chemin du 6 septembre 1944
71150 Remigny
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 68 46 00
www.air-escargot.com
For balloon trips leaving from Nevers and the
surrounding area between April and September,
please book at the Nevers Regional Tourist
Office.
Where the Allier river joins the Loire
Floral Park
in Apremont-sur-Allier
18150
Apremont-sur-Allier
Tel. +33 (0)2 48 77 55 00
The Floral Park is open from 5 April to 30 September 2015 every day from 10.30 am to
12.30 pm and from 2 to 6.30 pm. Prices : Adult : € 10 / Children 7 - 12 : € 7 /
Children under 7: Free / People with disabilities : € 6.
A different view of the canal
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Bicycle Hire : Bureau des
Guides de Loire et Allier
Canoe Base
Quai des Eduens
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 57 69 76
www.l-o-i-r-e.com
Port de la Jonction
(Harbour-master’s Office)
Capitainerie du Port
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 37 54 79
Port. 06 74 54 81 77
Port de Plagny
58000 Sermoise
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 37 64 42
www.bateaux2bourgogne.com
Le Latéral Cruiseboat
Port de Gimouille
58470 Gimouille
Tel. +33 (0)6 65 96 28 25
lateral@evezard.fr
La Fée du Vélo
33 Place Chaméane
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)6 75 79 09 10
www.feeduvelo.com
fee.du.velo@orange.fr
Hotel Ibis
Location Vélo
RN7 rue du plateau
de la Bonne Dame
58000 Nevers
Tel. +33 (0)3 86 37 56 00
Open April to October.
Bicycles and accessories can be rented for a half day, full day or several days.
Ouvert mardi 9h-12h/14h-16h, mercredi 9h-12h,
jeudi vendredi et samedi 9h-12h/14h-17h30.
Création : davi • mars 2015
Crédits photos : © Office de tourisme de Nevers et sa région - © chèvrerie de Cheugny - © Cinémazarin - © Musée de l’éducation - © Rose des vents - © Faïencerie Georges - © S. Jean-Baptiste © Instant Nature - © Canoë Club - © L. Bonté - © C. Deschanels - © EBSN - © MJ Guilleminot - © Christophe Clot - © MG Editions - © ADT - © Mairie de Varennes-Vauzelles - © La plaine espaces
Loisirs - © Raimond - © Nitr. fotolia - © Communauté de Communes des Amognes - © Grand bois Aventure - © Tatty. fotolia - © S. Lepoutre - © Société hôtelière Apremont.
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Nevers regional tourist office
1 October 2014 to 14 April 2015 :
Ticket Sales :
Open Monday afternoons from 2 - 6 pm and Tuesday to Saturday
from 10 am to 12.30 pm and 2 - 6 pm.
Closed Sundays, Monday mornings, and on the following dates
in 2015 : 6 April, 1 & 11 November, and 25 December, as well as
on 1 January 2016.
Nevers Regional Tourist Office offers a regular ticket sales service
for concerts and shows.
15 April to 30 September 2015 :
Open Monday to Saturday from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.
Open Sundays and public holidays from 10 am to 1 pm and from
2 to 6 pm.
Contact us :
The Shop :
For visitors seeking a keepsake of their time here, the Tourist Office shop
carries a wide selection of attractive souvenirs such as pieces of faïence
earthenware, local delicacies and produce from our terroir, as well as a
selection of guidebooks, maps, and postcards.
Unique local sweets Le Négus and Nougatine are also on sale. Some of our
products can also be purchased online through the Tourist Office website
www.nevers-tourisme.com so you can order at your convenience.
Reception - Information :
Tel. : +33 (0)3 86 68 46 00 • Fax : +33 (0)3 86 68 45 98
Email : contact@nevers-tourisme.com
Résatourisme (service groupes) :
Tel. : +33 (0)3 86 68 45 01 • Fax : +33 (0)3 86 68 45 03
Email : resatourisme@nevers-tourisme.com
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COMMUNITIES COVERED BY THE NEVERS REGIONAL TOURIST OFFICE
Apremont sur Allier • Challuy • Communauté de Communes des Amognes • Fourchambault • Marzy • Sermoise • Varennes-Vauzelles
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Office de Tourisme de Nevers
et sa région
Palais ducal - 4 Rue Sabatier
B.P 818 - 58008 NEVERS cedex
Tél. +33 (0)3 86 68 46 00
contact@nevers-tourisme.com
www.nevers-tourisme.com