Niort

Niort

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownNiortBessines at 4.5 km
Insee code79191Sciecq at 5.5 km
Postcode79000Aiffres at 5.5 km
Latitude46.3237160Magné at 6.1 km
Longitude-0.4647770Saint-Symphorien at 7 km
AltitudeFrom 2 to 77 metersSaint-Rémy at 7 km
Surface68.20 km²Vouillé at 7.9 km
Population58576 inhabitantsChauray at 8 km
Density886 inhabitants/km²Échiré at 8.5 km
National labelSaint-Maxire at 8.5 km
DepartmentDeux-SèvresSaint-Gelais at 8.7 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 city.

The Pillory.

The tower and its museum.

The museum Agesci: worth visiting if only to admire the extraordinary ceiling ceramic belonging to the luthier Augustus Tolbecque. The newly opened museum of modern conditions in this delicate and beautiful collections of paintings, sculpture, oriental art, silverware ... and a natural history museum and a conservatory education.

The Garden Plants: A picturesque garden so late nineteenth century.

Detailed information
TransportAerodrome of Niort - Souché,   Train station of Niort
Information pointsTourist Office of Niort
Leisure centresGolf Course of Niort,   Leisure Centre of Noron,   Museum Bernard d'Agesci,   Museum of the Donjon,   Racecourse of Beaumont,   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: 1st week of May


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Walking tour around the city.

PHOTOS
Saint-Andre Hill
 
The Pillory (former alderman) and a 16th century house
Saint-Andre Hill night
 
Arrow (XVI) of Notre Dame
Old mill on the Sevre Niortaise
 
The dungeon Halls
The Wharf Regratterie and islands of the Sevre Niortaise
  
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WEATHER
Friday 10 February
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Saturday 11 February
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Sunday 12 February
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
L'horizon  
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 
Moulin de la papeterie    
8.8
La Crèche
Theresa & Pascal welcome you in a beautiful natural setting, relaxing and comfortable on the edge of the Sevre Niortaise. Choose your accommodation at your convenience in your room....
Located 11.7 km from Niort64 € the double room 
Chambres et table d'hôtes à Breilbon  
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 Niort49 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Les chènevottes grand gite piscine SPA
Cherveux
On the highway A83, between Futuroscope and Puy du Fou, 5 minutes is all you need after the toll to reach Cherveux where our charming cottage, cozy nest covered with pool and spa, where...
Located 13.5 km from NiortFrom 1200 € to 1500 € per week 
Grand gîte dans le Marais Poitevin  
8.4
Le Bourdet
Rent house quiet and sunny in the Marais Poitevin 6 to 13 people following two formulas: WE: 13 pers. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 WC. Week: 8 / 9 pers. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 WC....
Located 16.3 km from NiortFrom 400 € to 600 € per week 
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 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping le lidon  
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     
7.9
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 €
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 68 €
Mercure Niort Marais Poitevin     
8.7
Niort
Situated in the centre of town, close to the Place de la Brèche and historic quarter, the Mercure hotel welcomes you to enjoy a comfortable stay in Niort. The Mercure hotel has 79 rooms,...
Located in NiortRoom from 48 €

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Deux-Sèvres
Best Western Hotel De La Breche
This Best Western Hotel is located on Place de la Breche, in the historic area of Niort city centre. Just a 2-minute walk...
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