Visiting Nevers & Moulins - towns of Art and History - France 🇫🇷

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By day nine of this trip we are heading south through the heart of France. Our first stop today is the city of Nevers. It was an important staging post for the Romans and was of strategic value due to is crossing point of the River Loire. We enter the old town through the medieval Porte du Croux, one of the few places remnants of the ancient walls can be seen. The Cathedral of Sainte Cyr and Sainte Julitte has early, romanesque origins on display at its west end but the bulk of the building is magnificent 14th century gothic. While the cathedral was undergoing restoration as we visited and access was limited, we were still able to admire the stunning statuary decorating the glorious tower. Definitely somewhere to return to when works are complete. Close by and at the heart of the city is the Ducal Palace which dates from the 1400`s. From here a broad, grassy esplanade leads to a view over the Loire. Nested in a maze of narrow streets lined with timber framed houses is the romanesque church of Sainte Etienne. It was consecrated in the late 800`s.
We continue south next stopping in Moulins. Here the Cathedral of Our Lady stands beside the remains of a castle and ducal palace that were largely destroyed in a fire. Previously these had been home to the powerful Dukes of Bourbon. On the higher part of the old town there are narrow medieval streets and also squares, again, lined with timber framed houses and some, more permanent, stone buildings. We wandered to the newer section of the historic centre before continuing south to our next destination, the historic Spa of Vichy. Here we paused for two nights and explored on day 10.
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All Comments (21)

@FloridaFlipFlops 3 months ago

Like 20 👍 💯 ❤
@HealingTravel39 3 months ago

The scenery full of sacredness and beauty leaves I speechless. The extremely calm music is also touching. I hope you have days full of blessings. 👍😊🌿⚘️ 4:02
@Packsalot 3 months ago

Beautiful cathedral. Very unique architecture and features. Awesome! Thanks for the tour. Looks like an amazing area with lots of history. Great info in the description too. Have a great day.
@trvlnthru 3 months ago

This was really an epic trip through France. And it is only day nine. Nevers and Moulins are so beautiful. It was wonderful to see the historic architecture and natural beauty of this region. Thanks for taking us along with you as you explore!
@DreamscapesMusicCinema 3 months ago

Good morning Ivor! Thank you for another wonderful video presentation. Very nicely done ✔ 👏. This is absolutely beautiful. I hope everything is going well in Your world 🌎. Mark Bensette Aux Bois 🇨🇦.
@FloridaFlipFlops 3 months ago

Hello from Naples, Florida. Theart, history and architecture are just awesome! Thanks for sharing the amazing views with us, have a great weekend 👍 💯 ❤
@supriyo3610 3 months ago

GREAT Art and History -
@MyTravelChannel-RO 3 months ago

Wow, this place is incredible! The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, so peaceful and beautiful it takes your breath away. The music is the perfect touch, calming and serene. Wishing you all the best and hoping your days are filled with joy.
@theresabigwideworld2632 3 months ago

The Cathedral of St Cry and St Julitte is quite incredible with those stone sculptures on its exterior, amazing architecture.
@ervinslens 3 months ago

So masterfully edited, this place is breathtaking! Literally breathtaking!!
@Terry.W 3 months ago

Nice bit of amazing history Ivor..
@exploringtvtv4748 3 months ago

Nevers and moulins looks so awesome, love the building architecture.
@edandveddastravels3251 3 months ago

Beautiful towns! Wonderful tour! Thank you! Like 36. 👍🏼👍🏼😍😍
@stressfreelife82 3 months ago

such a great town of art and history
@dnbtravels 3 months ago

Really beautiful towns 👍👍looks like you had another great and interesting stops on your trips, many thanks for sharing with us my friend, have a lovely Sunday
@kevinandange 3 months ago

Wow. France is full of beautiful towns. The church is beautiful. Love the fish. Thanks for sharing with us 😊 😀
@discover-montenegro 3 months ago

What a marvellous places, the cathedrals are so beautiful, those windows 😍😍😍
@inbetween-days 3 months ago

Hi Ivor and Robert. The beautiful buildings look amazing with the blue sky. Some wonderful reflections on the river. The cathedral is stunning. Thank so much for sharing. Was so relaxing to watch. Best wishes Dave and Dawn♥
@EURAMBLER 3 months ago

Nice sharing 👍
@billyb5057 3 months ago

wow beautiful buildings and history there 🦘Au🦘💯full view always📺thumbs up👍enjoy your weekend😎