Niort

Niort

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownNiort
Insee code79191
Postcode79000
Latitude46.3237160
Longitude-0.4647770
AltitudeFrom 2 to 77 meters
Surface68.20 km²
Population59504 inhabitants
Density872 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelBessines at 4.5 km
DepartmentDeux-SèvresSciecq at 5.5 km
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Known as the capital of Insurance, Niort is also a city with a certain charm, and a rich cultural and architectural heritage.


SIGHTSEEING

The Old Town, historical center.

The Pillory.

The tower, one of the most important novels dungeons of France, and its museum area.

The museum Agesci: worth visiting if only to admire the amazing ceiling ceramic belonging to the instrument maker Auguste Tolbecque. The museum has recently opened in modern conditions and delicate fine collections of paintings, sculptures, objets d'art oriental silverware ... and a natural history museum and a conservatory of Education.

The Botanical Garden: a picturesque garden so late nineteenth.

The industrial heritage along the Sevre: development of the Coulee Verte. Stroll along the water are great and very appreciated by all! Joggers and cyclists.

Canoeing-kayaking, summer, beach-Niort.

Detailed information
TransportAerodrome of Niort - Souché,   Train station of Niort
Information pointsTourist Office of Niort - Marais Poitevin
Leisure centresGolf Course of Niort,   Leisure Centre of Noron,   Leisure Park of the Pré-Leroy,   Museum Bernard d'Agesci,   Museum of the Donjon,   Racecourse of Romagne,   Skating Rink of Niort
MonumentsPrefecture of the Deux-Sèvres
Performance hallsCultural Space Leclerc,   Le Camji,   Le Moulin du Roc,   Stadium René-Gaillard,   Theatre of Saint-Florent

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Fair site Niort: the first week of May.

The great World Council of clown in June.

Téciverdi (festival of the biological and cultural diversity) in late June-early July.

Takavoir Festival: the film on mobile phone.

Large graffiti in the city.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Cycling and walking circuit around the city.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Guided tour of Niort and the local areaCulture and education7 €Niort
Discover the Poitevin Marsh by bikeNature and the outdoorsFrom 40 € to 120 €Bessines (4.2 km)
Maiden flight in a two-seat paramotorSports sensationsFrom 60 € to 100 €Usseau (18.9 km)

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PHOTOS
St. Andrew Hill
 
The Pillory (former alderman) and a 16th century house
Hill St. Andrew the night
 
The arrow (XV) of Notre Dame
Veterans Bains in June on the Sevre Niortaise
 
The Dungeon and halls
The Wharf Regratterie and the islands of the Sevre Niortaise
  
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WEATHER
Monday 20 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 13°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 13°C
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C
RESTAURANTS 
La Lune Bleue  
7.3
Niort
AMBIANCE JAZZY - you vibrate to the sound of jazz? Like quietly sip your drink while remaking the world with your friends? So head to the beautiful place of Brescia, in the heart of...
Located in Niort32 € per person 
Le Billon  
9.5
Niort
REMAINS OF EXCEPTION - This is a 19th century ramparts of Niort offering a timeless atmosphere that passes to eat! Le Billon, its vaulted stone walls, its stunning glass roof, high...
Located in Niort26 € per person 
La Belle Etoile  
9.3
Niort
FRAME GREEN - A small stop before the Poitevin marshes? The opportunity to discover La Belle Étoile, an institution in Niort ... whose reputation is far from undeserved. Location and...
Located in Niort56 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
L'horizon    
9.3
Niort
At 5mn by foot from the town centre and on the river bank, l'Horizon, quality services, welcome you in a residential distric. Welcome to everybody and specially to bikers, fisherman...
Located in Niort65 € the double room 
Les chambres du Pré-Leroy  
Niort
Niort center, bordering the gardens of the Pre-Leroy and the banks of the Sevre, 5 minutes walk through the parks, the city center and the historic center. 2 guest rooms comfortable...
Located in Niort55 € the double room 
Chambres et table d'hôtes à Breilbon    
9.6
Germond-Rouvre
Josette et Didier blanchard, from the region, welcome you in five guest rooms labeled 3 ears Gite de France and three people in a bed and they also offer family and guest table in a...
Located 13.2 km from Niort52 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte de la maison de la place
Sainte-Néomaye
Discover the charm of the campaign two sévrienne, close to major routes, halfway between Futuroscope and the Marais Poitevin. At the heart of a village green, 2 cottages adjacent new...
Located 16.7 km from NiortFrom 350 € to 520 € per week 
Gîte Les Marcholières Aigonnay
Aigonnay
At the junction of the Marais Poitevin, Futuroscope and the Atlantic coast, our cottage sleeps up to 8 people in a green quiet and relaxing.
Located 17.6 km from NiortFrom 350 € to 450 € per week 
Gite les traversies  
8
Maillé
Come discover the Marais Poitevin trusted France, this area is rich, ranging from venice green ocean. You will stay in a renovated farmhouse (mityoenne pleasant to live, very nice bike...
Located 23 km from NiortFrom 240 € to 440 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Flower Camping le lidon    
10
Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
Family camping, quiet location in green surroundings in the middle channel of the Green Venice (Poitevin Marsh) rental gypsy caravan, cottage and tents equipped, heated pool (open July...
Located 22 km from NiortFrom 16.50 € to 23.30 € per day 

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HOTELS
P'tit Dej-Hotel Du Parc     
7.8
Niort
The Hotel Du Parc is located in central Niort, a 5-minute walk from the central square, the Place de la Brèche. It offers a 24-hour reception, free private parking and free Wi-Fi access....
Located in NiortRoom from 39 €
Qualys Hotel Lagrange    
9.3
Niort
With a 24-hour reception, Qualys Hotel Lagrange is 4 km from the centre of Niort and 5 km from the A10 motorway. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi access and a terrace...
Located in NiortRoom from 79 €
Best Western Hotel De La Breche     
9
Niort
This Best Western Hotel is located on Place de la Breche, in the historic area of Niort city centre. Just a 2-minute walk from the TGV train station, it offers air-conditioned accommodation...
Located in NiortRoom from 69 €

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