To increase the stability of the building, as in other Gothic churches with their tall thin structure, the perimeter walls have been reinforced by powerful buttresses. With regard to the windows, apart from those of the apse, the others are all original thirteenth century. Head north from the cathedral to discover the medieval heart of Bourges where grand palaces and ancient half-timbered houses sit quietly side by side.
Among the civil building it is the Jacques Coeur Palace that stands out, built in and remarkable for its Gothic architecture. The palace has a rich decoration of symbols, like hearts and shells, under the windows and parapets, a lily in the window of the royal chapel. The two figures that look from the fake windows on the sides of the canopy probably represent Jacques Coeur and his wife.
An interesting example of the first French Renaissance style is found at the Lallemant Palace , begun in and completed between and Today the Lallemant Palace houses the Museum of Decorative Arts and it retains the old chapel, with its finely sculpted ceiling. It has interesting collections of furniture and paintings, tapestries, and numerous works of art from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century. Continue a little further to discover the remains of the Gallo-Roman walls that once surrounded Bourges.
During the summer months there are a series of events that take place in the town, along with events such as twilight guided tours of the town which pass carefully lighted buildings so be sure to visit Bourges Tourist Information to check for events at the time of your visit.
Today the city is also famous for its Music Festival, known as the so-called "Printemps de Bourges" April. Bourges is an ancient Gallic city, built on a hill overlooking the swampy plains around the 'Marais' marshes and located in Berry, in central France, in a very fertile land. The ancient city of the Gauls was also defended by massive stone walls 40 feet thick, which Julius Caesar BC described in his "Commentaries", refrring to the city as "very beautiful" 'Pulcherrima fere totius Galliae urbs' - 'One of the most beautiful cities of almost all Gaul'.
How to spend two perfect days in the Loire Valley Read More ». Everything You want to know about france and more…. About Us. Let's get social. Back to top. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies I understand. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Enter your email address to subscribe. Sign me up. Most shops are located in the centre of the town localized by rue Moyenne.
One of the specialties of Bourges is the Forestines which is a kind of candy. You can find such in the 'Maison de la Forestine' located rue Moyenne. Almost everything is closed on Sunday, though you will find a couple of pizza restaurants in Place Gordaine. Place Gordaine and the area by the market has cheap shawarma, couscous, and a number of French restaurants.
More chi-chi places and a fine Breton creperie can be found on Rue Bourbonnoux. A fine chambre d'hotes is 'Les Bonnets Rouges', not far from the cathedral and just off rue Bourbonnoux.
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