Niort



Niort is a city in Deux-Sèvres one departement in the Poitou-Charentes region of western France. The Latin name of the city was Novioritum. The current population of Niort is 59,346 (2006 INSEE). More than 125,000 people are living in the urban area. It is located on the Sèvre Niortaise River.

HISTORY OF NIORT
Niort has an intimate relationship with the Sèvre Niortaise river. Its Dungeon, one of the most beautiful twin-towered Roman dungeons to be found in France, proudly towers over the river. Behind this modest fortification snuggle the hills of Notre-Dame and Saint André, each of which blessed with an elegant church. At the foot of the old quarter of the town stands the « Pilori » which was formerly one of the mayoral administrative buildings. In the same part of town we find Baltard’s market hall, which displays the modern face of Niort – a town traditionally associated with trade.

From the town centre right up to the start of the Marais Poitevin, the man-made embankments of the Sèvre offer a corridoor of green and pleasant land ideal for walking and fishing. This stretch has been named the « Coulée Verte ».

Encircling Niort, the 3rd Millenium communal right-of-way offers a journey containing a vast multiplicity of scents and, stretching as it does over more than fifty kilometres, it is ideal for both hikers and cross-country cyclists.

More informations about the History of Niort on the Niort !

WHAT TO VISIT ?
More informations about the places to visit in Niort on the Niort and/or visit the Official Website of the Office of Tourism !

Free Internet/Wifi Access
Here are some places where you can get some Internet and/or Wifi Access:


 * Pl@n Net Collège J. Zay - Adress: 11 rue Jean Zay - Tel: 05 49 35 13 08
 * Centre Socio-Culturel du Parc - Adress: Rue de la Tour Chabot - Tel: 05 49 79 16 09
 * CIJ - Adress: 3,rue du Musée 79000 Niort - Tel: 05 49 17 50 53
 * Mediathèque - Adress: 7 boulevard Main - Tel: 05 49 78 70 71
 * CAMJI - Adress: 3, rue du Musée - Tel: 05 49 17 50 45
 * PIJ - Chambre de Métiers de l'Artisanat - Adress: ZI Souché Rue des Herbillaux - Tel: 05 49 33 63 04
 * Pl@n Net Collège P. et M. Curie - Adress: 175 av. du Maréchal Leclerc - Tel: 05 49 76 35 37

COUCHSURFERS
There are about 60 Couchsurfers who live in Niort and some others in the area. Feel free to contact them by finding them on the Couchsearch Page or by letting a post or a message on the CS Group of Niort or the Poitou-Charentes CS Group (regional group).

City Ambassador
Benoit

Group moderator
Mahou, EDMA, Benoit

Meetings
There is some CS meetings in Niort, check the CS Group of Niort or the Poitou-Charentes CS Group (the regional group) to see and be kept informed about what happen in the area.

Meeting Organisers
frecklegirl, Mahou, EDMA, Benoit

How to get to Niort

 * By Car:


 * By Plane:


 * By Train:

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY


Tel: 17 and/or 112 Commissariat Central de Police : 05 49 28 72 00 2, rue de la Préfecture - 79000 Niort Gendarmerie nationale : 05 49 76 42 36 Police municipale : 05 49 78 75 58
 * Police Station:

S.A.M.U. Tel: 15 and/or 112
 * Health Urgency:

Centre Hospitalier de Niort : 40 avenue Charles de Gaulle - 79000 Niort Tél. 05 49 32 79 79 Fax. 05 49 78 20 33 Pompiers Tel: 18 and/or 112
 * Hospital:
 * Fireman Station:


 * Embassy:
 * Emergency Doctor:

INTERESTED LINKS
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 * Regional Group: Poitou-Charentes
 * Departemental Group: Deux-Sèvres
 * Local CS Group: Niort


 * Niort on Wikivoyage
 * Niort on Hitchwiki
 * Niort on Wikipedia