Fourchambault: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

The former Forges de Fourchambault now serve as a foundry and museum. The former site is located at 54 Quai de Loire on the banks of the Loire. Fourchambault was founded on the banks of the Loire by the Boigues brothers and Jean Georges Dufaud around a large forge modeled on English examples. The last square forge hearth in the municipality of Fourchambault symbolizes the town’s industrial past.

For personal travel planning, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Fourchambault.

Markets and Events

The Fourchambault Sunday market takes place outdoors every Sunday on Avenue Jean Jaurès. The “Tant de Paroles” Festival is a spoken-word arts festival held annually in Fourchambault in April.

Places in the Surrounding Area

Château de Meauce is a castle in the vicinity of Fourchambault. Abbaye de Fontmorigny, a monastery, is also located near Fourchambault. Château de Gérigny is a castle in the wider regional area surrounding Fourchambault. Cathédrale Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte de Nevers is a church in the vicinity of Fourchambault.

Walks and Parks

The Promenade Pierre Bérégovoy is used by pedestrians and cyclists on Sundays and public holidays and includes the Miguel Martinez fitness trail. Parc du docteur Faucher includes a fitness trail. It also offers play facilities for children.

Geographical Location

The Loire bridge connects the Nièvre and Cher departments.

More destination pages: Magny-Cours, Blismes, Saincaize-Meaucé, Alligny-Cosne, Cercy-La-Tour, Montigny-Aux-Amognes, Vitry-Laché, Lucenay-Lès-Aix

To the higher-level travel overview: Nièvre.