Nivernais (Concert of Europe)

Nivernais is a province of, spreading around its capital, Nevers: it is bordered by to its east,  to its north,  to its west and  to its south. Crossed by the rivers Nièvre and Loire, Nivernais is heavily wooded, and it flat territory leaves it exposed to strong winds.

It is among the least industrialized provinces of central France, with the exception of the area around its capital. Predominantly rural, it is sparsely populated, and agriculture is the main sector of its economy: it is also well known for its wine production.