Property for sale in Nièvre

Nièvre takes its name from the river that runs through it, remaining one of the least discovered corners of Burgundy for those who want rural France without the crowds of the better-known wine routes. Good road links keep the department connected while retaining a peaceful, rural feel. Deeply rooted in craft history, Nièvre is home to Nevers, known for its distinctive blue-and-white faience pottery, still practised in workshops around the town today. Away from the best-known sites, buyers will find a large part of the Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan, with its forests, lakes and hills, offering walking, cycling and watersports. Nièvre is also known for remaining among the most affordable departments in Burgundy. A continental climate brings warm summers and cold winters. Property ranges from a farmhouse in the Morvan hills or a townhouse in Nevers itself, Nièvre offers good value. With craft heritage, nature and affordability, it is a department that rewards buyers wanting a larger house, more land or a renovation project. On the local market, houses in Nièvre average €912/m².