Best things to do in Nevers

Visit this unique site that reproduces the materials and methods used to build a new 13th century medieval castle. At Guédelon, guided tours introduce you to some of the 50 different artisans working in harmony to build this castle. View preparation grounds, including the quarry, logging grounds, livestock stables, pottery studios, and plant fields that produce the fibers used to make rope. View historical techniques, such as stonecutting, masonry, carpentry, and metalwork. Children especially enjoy this live exhibit, complete with a real village that real artisans and their families lived in during this castle's construction.

This space is best known for having had Bernadette Soubirous, also known as Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, as a member in the motherhouse.

Illuminating an array of warm colored light onto cool stone, the original stained glass windows in Cathedrale De Bourges date back to around 1215. This Roman Catholic cathedral is dedicated to Saint Stephen and retains the seat of the Archbishop of Bourgesretains. The "Last Judgment" on the west façade is a masterpiece of Gothic sculpture from the 1240s, while an emblematic mural depicting the Crucifixion dates back to 1475. The original mechanism from 1424 still tick-tocks in the astronomical clock, with the well-preserved clock face painted by Jean d'Orleans to symbolize the signs of the Zodiac.

As one of the most popular theme parks, Le PAL - Parc d’Attractions et Animalier entices you to visit its extraordinary natural setting on 35 acres in one of the most beautiful regions of France. Bring the whole family to this amusement park with more than 25 spectacular attractions and the zoo with over 500 animals from five continents and several unforgettable animal shows. Ride the Mine Train, the Hard Sun, and the Canadian River, or watch the Dynamik 3-D Cinema, then visit the giraffes, lions, tigers, hippos, chimpanzees, gibbons, bears, wolves, ostriches, and the Asian elephants.