(coming soon)
Nevers
Nevers has spread out and modernized significantly over the centuries, but its old town is worth an unhurried walking tour. In particular, we enjoyed the old perimeter fortifications, the Cathédrale Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte de Nevers, the Porte du Croux fortress and other ancient structures. Of course, for many, especially the Catholic faithful, a visit to the St. Gildard Convent to pay homage to St. Bernadette is the main reason to visit Nevers (which also is a stop on one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela).
Although the mercurial Loire is too unruly for the large cruising barges, smaller boats can usually navigate the river. It is, therefore, possible to travel to Nevers by water if you are traveling in a self-drive boat. The barges stick to the Canal Latéral à la Loire, which is not far from Nevers.
At the point where the canal crosses the Allier River, there is a spur which heads toward Apremont-sur-Allier, ending within walking distance of the old village.
