Nevers is a commune of central France, the capital of the Nievre département, in the former province of Nivernais.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Population: 43,000
• Is situated on the slope of a hill on the right bank of the Loire River at its confluence with the Nievre River
• Is the seat of a bishopric, of tribunals of first instance and of commerce and of a court of assizes and has a chamber of commerce and a branch of the Bank of France
• Is noted for its pottery and china industries. Other manufactures include metal products, mechanical and electrical equipment, chemicals, textiles, and printed matter

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

• Ducal palace
• Place de la République
• Cathédral Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte
• Sainte-Bernadette church