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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  France  /  Centre-Val de Loire  /  Berry  /  Cher  /  Bourges

Bourges

3.9
Churches · Architectural Buildings · Landmarks
Gem of the Lorraine Valley
For a peek into the architecture of a Roman city, with a monumental gate, aqueducts, thermae, amphitheater, and ruins of the Gallo-Roman walls, visit Bourges, the capital of the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region. The whole city is full of lovely half-timbered and stone houses that's characteristic of Bourges. To the north of the historic center, the Marais has many gardens divided by canals for you to explore. Historical boulevards particularly worth visiting are the Rue Bourbonnoux and Rue Coursalon accessible by train from Paris Austerlitz in about 1 hour 45 minutes, or via the A71 motorway from Paris via Orléans.

Activities for the entire family include chartering a boat trip around the Marais, or you can go to the Plan d'eau, an artificial lake with a 6 km (3.7 mi) walking trail. Bicycle and rollerblade rentals are available to explore the town on many of the relatively flat paved paths. Most shops are located in the town center and concentrated on rue Moyenne, a popular shopping boulevard. It's important to note that many eateries, restaurants, cafes, and attractions are closed on Sunday. While in Bourges, be sure to try the commune's specialty candy called Forestine. Plan your trip to Bourges and other France destinations using our handy France journey planner.
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    Popular things to do in Bourges

    Cathedrale De Bourges ©
    World heritage site
    Cathedrale De Bourges
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Les Nuits Lumiere ©
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    Les Nuits Lumiere
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Palais Jacques-Coeur ©
    Architectural Building
    Palais Jacques-Coeur
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Le Jardin de l'Archeveche ©
    Landmark
    Le Jardin de l'Archeveche
    4.6
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Side trips from Bourges

    Chateau de Chambord ©
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    Chateau de Chambord
    Chambord
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    ZooParc de Beauval ©
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    Saint-Aignan
    4.5
    Duration: 8 hours
    Chateau de Cheverny ©
    Castle
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    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Chateau Royal de Blois ©
    Castle
    Chateau Royal de Blois
    Blois
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in Bourges

    Le Marais de Bourges ©
    Wildlife Area
    Le Marais de Bourges
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Musee du Materiel
    Specialty Museum
    Musee du Materiel
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Eglise Saint-Pierre ©
    Church
    Eglise Saint-Pierre
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Eglise Sainte Barbe ©
    Church
    Eglise Sainte Barbe
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Bourges

    Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation du Cher ©
    History Museum
    Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation du Cher
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Museum d'Histoire Naturelle de Bourges ©
    Natural History Museum
    Museum d'Histoire Naturelle de Bourges
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Musee du Berry
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    Musee du Berry
    3.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Musee des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France ©
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    Musee des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Bourges

    Eglise Notre Dame ©
    Church
    Eglise Notre Dame
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Eglise Saint-Bonnet ©
    Church
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    2.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in Bourges

    La Halle au Ble ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    La Halle au Ble
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Maison des Forestines Bourges ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Maison des Forestines Bourges
    3.3
    Duration: 2 hours

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