Palace of the Dukes of Never

The Palace of the Dukes of Nevers was built in 1491 on the initiative of Jean de Clamesy, who did not live to see the completion of construction. In 1538 attempts were made to improve and improve the palace. The last features of the Gothic were replaced by elegant roof windows of the southern facade and high Renaissance fireplaces. Now the building belongs to the municipality, which transformed it into a city hall and a tourist organization.

The length of the main building of the castle reaches 53 meters, and the width is 11 meters. The central part is located on the raised ground floor. The towers surrounding the building retain a trace of the Middle Ages. The northern facade is made in the neo-Gothic style of the XIX century, and the southern one represents the Renaissance style. The composition is complemented by three multi-level towers, to which spiral staircases lead.

The windows of the central tower were decorated with bas-reliefs, which had to be restored.

The interior decor represents the coats of arms exclusively of all families dominating in Nevers. To date, the single former reception hall is divided into two rooms intended for court hearings.