Donjon de Niort Must-see
Romanesque fortress from the 12th-15th centuries overlooking the Sèvre Niortaise, a former royal prison.
See on the map →A historic town of chamois leather and insurance, Niort is also the gateway to the Marais Poitevin, nicknamed the "Green Venice".
Looking for things to do in Niort, places to visit near Niort or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Niort on the interactive mapRomanesque fortress from the 12th-15th centuries overlooking the Sèvre Niortaise, a former royal prison.
See on the map →Vast wetland nicknamed the "Green Venice", to explore by boat a few kilometres from Niort.
See on the map →Historic quarter of timber-framed houses and picturesque alleys, between the keep and the river.
See on the map →Fine nineteenth-century iron-and-glass market hall in the Baltard style, a lively market at the heart of town.
See on the map →Gothic church with a tall stone spire, one of the highest in the region.
See on the map →Riverside walk linking the town centre to the Marais Poitevin, past gardens and former tanneries.
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