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Nevers and its region: simple pleasures…

Nevers, which is a land of gastronomy, thanks to its thickly-cut Charolais steaks and its local wines (Pouilly, Coteaux du Giennois and Charitois), delights taste buds with its sweet specialities: nougat, the “Négus“ (a type of local sweet made from caramel and chocolate) and “Petits Mariniers“ (shortbread biscuits in the shape of an anchor).

The famous Nevers Magny-Cours circuit, which hosts the Formula 1 French Grand Prix as well as other renowned competitions such as the “Bol d’Or“ is situated on the outskirts of the town.

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Bellevillle, which is situated on the edge of the major trunk roads, is a very suitable stage to go and discover Beaujolais and its vineyards. It was founded in the 12th century by Humbert III, Lord of Beaujeu, and rapidly became a centre for exchanges and commerce, with its merchants, coopers and its river port. Two monuments are the testimony of its rich historic past: the Notre-Dame Church and the “Hôtel-Dieu“.

The town also displays a more modern and sports side, by regularly hosting a stage of Paris-Nice and by organising the “Montgolfiades du Beaujolais“, an international event for the pleasure of young and old!

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