Attractions in Nièvre

The Lac des Settons is the largest lake in the Morvan regional natural park. It is an important leisure center for all water sports practitioners, and an undeniable tourist attraction.

Initially in wood, the bridge was rebuilt in stone from 1731. Today, cars and pedestrians can use it to cross the Loire and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of La Charité-Sur-Loire.

Nevers is an old city that was said to have existed in Roman times. The narrow streets of the city center invite you for a walk and lead you from … read more

nice view when arriving by the loire cycle track.

It is a former bishopric, named "episcopal palace", built in 1760 by Mgr Tinseau. It is now the High Court. read more

Vauban, a native of Yonne in Burgundy, was, so to speak, the Minister of War or Marshal of France under the reign of Louis XIV. You will find Vauban cities … read more

This stone bridge, the construction of which began in 1767, crosses the Loire to the south of Nevers. Whatever the season, it is always pleasant to observe the river from … read more

With this guest room at the Gites de France we have found exactly what we were looking for! A hospitable house, a pool and good food. Reserved by phone we … read more

The town of Clamecy has some old medieval buildings, walks along the Yonne and a museum retracing the epic of timber floating. You will find some nice restaurants at the … read more

The path was not on the Kommot map. But it does exist. When you follow the yellow marker, there is a new walking alternative. You walk on the lake. You … read more

From the Goguin tower to the Porte du Croux, the ramparts walk allows you to discover the ramparts built between the 12th and 14th centuries that protected the city.

The Nivernais canal is the least used of the four canals running through Burgundy. It connects the Loire river to the Yonne river near Auxerre by a route of 196 … read more

The Château de Cuncy is an old fortified house built at the beginning of the 11th century, then remodeled in the 15th-16th centuries, and partly destroyed in 1592, while the … read more

Beautiful, sometimes sunny, sometimes shady, stretch of the Canal de Nivernais. Great to drive with children, varied through locks of different types, bascule bridges or pretty "Fermes" left and right

Nice passage for pedaling at the edge of the water, which in places takes on magnificent turquoise colors.

While other dams have a very specific shape, designed to withstand enormous water pressures, this dam was built in a pyramid shape. The water pressure exerted on this dam is … read more

It's a great passage that runs along the Loire, sheltered by trees and quiet.

Built halfway the 19th century to facilitate wood transport by river to Paris. Declined in the 20th century, but revived as a recreation hotspot from the 1950's onwards.

The Ducal Palace of Nevers is a 15th and 16th century residence that once belonged to the Counts and Dukes of Nevers (Wikipedia).

I was there on May 7. An emblematic place to see absolutely well documented on one of the main watersheds of France. Take the opportunity to go around Mount Préneley … read more