Bourges - Wikipedia
WEB120–169 m (394–554 ft) (avg. 153 m or 502 ft) 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km 2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. Bourges ( French pronunciation: [buʁʒ] ⓘ) 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 ...
15 Best Things to Do in Bourges (France) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · Lets explore the best things to do in Bourges: 1. Bourges Cathedral. Source: flickr. 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.
Bourges, France: travel and tourism, attractions and sightseeing …
WEBBourges 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 explore. Bourges has been classified as both ...
The 10 Best Things To Do In Bourges France - Culture Trip
WEBJun 18, 2018 · The Bourges old town is just perfect for ambling, pausing and taking in the general ambiance of the city. It has a wonderful collection of timber houses (especially on streets like Rue Bourbonnoux) with different coloured diamond timbers. Many streets are also pedestrianised. Place Marcel Plaisant is worth a pause, as is Rue d’Auron, a quaint ...
Bourges | History, Geography, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEBBourges. Bourges, France. 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. As ancient Avaricum, capital of the Bituriges, it was defended valiantly in ...
Bourges Tourist Office - Official Site
WEBWould you like a nature break in the heart of Bourges? So head to the Marais de Bourges, a veritable little paradise of greenery, vegetable gardens and fresh water! Bourges, tourist city par excellence, can rely on many varied and original museums offering exhibitions and collections of the very first order.
Bourges - Tourism
WEBBourges, 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 Jacques Cœur ...
Bourges Cathedral - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBBourges Cathedral. The Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges, built between the late 12th and late 13th centuries, is one of the great masterpieces of Gothic art and is admired for its proportions and the unity of its design. The tympanum, sculptures and stained-glass windows are particularly striking. Apart from the beauty of the architecture, it ...
Bourges – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBBourges is accessible by train from Paris Austerlitz in about 1 hour 45 minutes, or on the A71 motorway from Paris via Orleans. Get around [edit] Most parking in the historic centre is metered. However, there are large free car parks just outside the centre if you're prepared to make a 5-minute walk. The historic centre is small enough to walk ...
Bourges - Tourism & Holiday Guide - France Voyage
WEBBourges. Bourges is the capital of Cher, in the Center-Loire Valley region. It was the capital of the province of Berry, before the Revolution, which corresponded to the departments of Indre and Cher. The city has a population of just over 68,000, and nearly 100,000 with its metropolitan area.
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