Centre d'interprétation d'Architecture et du Patrimoine - CIAP

Inaugurated in 2020, and located on the ground floor of the Ducal Palace, the Centre for the Interpretation of Architecture and Heritage (CIAP) invites you to discover the city from a new angle.
The permanent exhibition presents the architectural, urban and landscape evolution of Nevers, as well as the specific features of its heritage. Featuring a modern scenography, you'll be right at the heart of the exhibition as you operate the touch screens or manipulate the various media available.
New technologies are given pride of place. At the start of your visit, a touch screen lets you choose from a range of testimonials, such as that of a sailor or an earthenware maker, who will tell you about the history and life of the town in their time.

The Loire, so important to the local people, is not forgotten either. Part of the "Nevers d'eau et de pierre" exhibition is dedicated to it. The trades, nature and environment associated with this majestic river are presented through models, photos and touch screens. Your senses and your curiosity will also be put to the test with an astonishing material library.

For those already familiar with the site, the aquarium featuring the fish of the Loire is still there, to the delight of young and old alike!