Niort, France

Niort (Poitou-Charentes) Pop; 60,000

Discover Niort in western France on the Sevre Niortaise River where it is famed for its angelica herb cultivations.

In addition to its traditional chamois leather and agricultural activities, Niort's economy has diversified and now hosts industries related to metallurgy, chemicals, printing, insurance, and clothing.

Niort Attractions

D'Agesci Museum

Place of Pillory

Church of Saint Andre

The Tower

Rue Victor-Hugo and rue St-Jean with their stone front or half-timbered medieval buildings

Futuroscope

Notre-Dame church

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Remains of old castle erected by Henry II and Richard I the Lion-Heart

The Dungeon

The Regional Window of arts and crafts, the "Green Corridor"

The Poitou Marshes

Rimbault Windmill

Chize forest

Zoorama