Things to see and do Nièvre

On the edge of the Loire, towards the upstream, we feel the freshness of "big broth", where the Nohain flows into the Loire. Using the hydraulic energy of this watercourse, the Forges de la Chaussade, a former royal manufacture transferred to Guérigny in 1872, have for two centuries made anchors for the sea marine. The facades still bear witness to the know-how of yesteryear, the remarkable work of metalwork of the monumental portal of the forges. Note, an inscription recalls the visit on September 30, 1677, of Ms de Sévigné.

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Founded four centuries ago, in 1616, at Moulins in the Allier, this monastery was restored after the Revolution at La Charité-sur-Loire in 1818, then at Nevers in 1854. In 1908, the nuns went into exile in Belgium and returned to Nevers in 1935. And it was in 1993 that the Salesian community of Visitandines settled at the foot of a hill, on the route des Saulaies, on the banks of the Loire. Their guesthouse, located in a green and silent setting, can welcome you for a spiritual break not exceeding 8 days. A 3.5 km long footpath runs along the Loire River in front of the monastery, and is a great place to go for a walk.

You can share the services with the community. On Sundays: readings at 8am, Lauds at 9am, midday at 11:30am, Vespers at 5:45pm, Eucharist at 6:30pm. During the week, readings at 7:30 a.m., matins at 8:30 a.m., Eucharist and midday at 11 a.m., Vespers at 6 p.m., Compline at 8:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, the day of desert, Eucharist at 11:00 am. The services are celebrated in private.

The Visitandines receive young women, ladies and nuns who wish to spend a few days in silence and prayer to take stock of their situation or to better face everyday life with a stronger faith. They can also receive men and pilgrims from Santiago de Compostela. All these people can, if they wish, meet a nun. Books are at their disposal and they can also ask for recordings of conferences to help their meditation.

The Tourist Office in La Charité (as well as its offices in Guérigny and Prémery) will be able to give you all the information you need on activities, organized visits and discoveries to be made in the region. He'll also be able to point you in the right direction for fine dining and accommodation. What's more, if you're looking for a souvenir of your stay in the Bertranges, there's a store with a good selection of items. Books, topo-guides and local produce are all on offer, so you're sure to enjoy yourselves!

Whether you're coming to Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Donzy or Pouilly-sur-Loire, the tourist office will be happy to tell you all about what to see and do in the area, as well as all the good tips, good restaurants, available accommodation and the various escapades you can organize in these varied landscapes. What's more, our well-documented website will help you prepare your stay in the best possible way. You can even download the various brochures for a wealth of ideas.

The B&B offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness center. Breakfast is included in the price of your stay. Safety measures have been put in place, such as reinforced cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, ventilation of the premises and provision of hydro-alcoholic gel. Nearby, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the Morvan Regional Nature Park. Tourist guides and documentation are available on site to help visitors organize their stay. The gîte also organizes an annual competition, with the chance to win an overnight stay.