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Bourges (French pronunciation: ⓘ) is a commune in central France on the river Yèvre. It is the capital of the department of Cher , and also was the capital city of the former province of Berry .
- 120–169 m (394–554 ft), (avg. 153 m or 502 ft)
- Cher
- Bourges Cathedral. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bourges Cathedral is extraordinary on many levels. The first thing that might catch your eye is the lack of a transept, as there’s no break between the nave and choir.
- Cathedral Tower and Crypt. These parts of the cathedral merit another listing because, while you have to pay to see them you won’t regret the small charge.
- Old Town. In 1487 there was a great fire in Bourges that destroyed a third of the city and stunted its development as it lost its annual fairs to Troyes and Lyon.
- Palais Jacques-Cœur. In the middle of the 15th-century the wealthy merchant and treasurer to King Charles VII, Jacques Cœur commissioned this breathtaking Gothic residence.
Visit Bourges (Centre-Loire Valley, France) Bourges is an important town in central France, towards the south-east of the Loire Valley (Centre) region and about 100 kilometres south of Orléans. It has a substantial historic centre and two very important monuments - the cathedral and the Palace Jacques Coeur - and the town is very pleasant to ...
Mar 4, 2024 · Bourges, city, capital of Cher département, Centre région, almost exactly in the centre of France. It lies on the Canal du Berry, at the confluence of the Yèvre and Auron rivers, in marshy country watered by the Cher, southeast of Orléans.
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Tourism. Bourges, a "City of Art and History" is a beautiful medieval town. In its center stands the Saint Etienne Cathedral, a World Heritage Monument chosen by UNESCO for its unique architecture. Capital of France during the time of Charles VII, Bourges became a busy commercial center in the 15th century and was graced with the elegant ...
Jun 18, 2018 · The 10 Best Things to Do in Bourges, France. The small city of Bourges has a rich history, from being the capital of the province of Aquitaine at the end of the Roman Empire to being the birthplace of Jacques Cœur, a famous merchant who founded trade routes between France and countries in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Sep 15, 2022 · 1. Explore the city’s beautiful architecture. Bourges is a beautiful city in France with a rich history dating back to the Roman era. The city’s architecture is a reflection of this diverse history, with Gothic cathedrals, Romanesque churches, and Renaissance mansions all standing side by side.
