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Nevers
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At the western confines of Burgundy,
NEVERS
is a small provincial city on the confluence of the rivers Loire and Nievre. In France it is known for its
nougatine
candies and fine porcelain, a hallmark since the seventeenth century, still produced in just three workshops and sold in a few elegant, expensive shops (
faienceries
) around town. Parts of the
old town
, best viewed from the bridge over the Loire, date back to the twelfth century and make for a relaxed stroll away from the busier town centre. Not necessarily a destination in itself, Nevers makes, with its open-air concert programme in summer and a few lively bars and restaurants, a useful and reasonably pleasant stopover if you are travelling in the region. Other useful information
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France,
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