CITYBREAK-BOURGES

Château d'Argy

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The castle in brief ...
How this medieval castle built on a plain of military site has become over the centuries the area that is now, this is what we invite you to discover through a historic and architectural visit ... Not to be missed ...
The Castle of the XV-XVI century, with its Renaissance gallery, the park of 40 hectares.

Abbaye de Noirlac

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

L'abbaye en bref...
Cette abbaye est l'un des édifices cisterciens les plus importants d'Europe et a été construite entre le 12ème et le 14ème siècles. Elle accueille aujourd'hui des rencontres et des expositions artistiques.

Palais Jacques Coeur

Architecture and Heritage

The palace in brief ...
This magnificent gothic vestige of the 15th century had been built for Jacques Coeur, the silversmith of the King. Not to be missed ...
The richly furnished and decorated rooms .

Musée Estève

Museums and Interpretive Centers

Themes in brief ...
20th century Art (modern and contemporary art). Major assets ...
Retrospective tour of the work of the painter Maurice Esteve through works dating back to 1919 to 1989, illustration of the different techniques practiced by the artist (oil painting, watercolor, drawing, collage and tapestry). Artists ...
Maurice Esteve. Figures...
Maurice Esteve.

Jardins de l'Archevêché

Parks, Gardens and Arboretums

The gardens in brief ...
These French gardens of 17th century have pretty flower beds and beautiful shaded paths. Not to be missed ...
The bandstand of the 20th century, the Cugnot vases adorning the rooms of water and a beautiful view on the St-Etienne Cathedral.

Jardin des Prés-Fichaux

Parks, Gardens and Arboretums

The garden in brief ...
This garden from the 30's is a fine example of the Art Deco style with its amphitheatre of greenery, its sculptures and the neat size of its mountain.

Cathédrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The cathedral in brief ...
The St-Etienne cathedral of Bourges is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in France thanks to the exceptional religious heritage that it houses. Not to be missed ...
The superb set of old stained glass windows from the 12th to the 17th century, the Crypt of the 12th century , its elements of the rood screen and its implementation in the tomb, the top in the north tower which offers a magnificent view on the city and the beautiful astronomical clock.

Bourges

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

Cultural and historical Center
Located between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand , the city of Bourge has many cultural and historical assets. Stroll in the narrow streets lined with beautiful timbered houses, to encounter some remnants of fortifications dating back to the gallo-roman era . You can also find the St-Etienne cathedral , containing sublime stained glass windows of biblical scenes, and a crypt containing real works of art. In the gothic Jacques-court palace , built from the XV century, you will be amazed by the gracious architecture and the richness of the ornaments. Visit the many museums of the city: the museum of the Berry housing collections of architecture, the Esteve museum exhibiting the works of the famous contemporary painter Maurice Esteve, and the museum of natural history...

Château de Bouges

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The castle in brief ...
This castle of the 18th century, true imitation of the Petit Trianon in Versailles, is surrounded by a beautiful park of 80 ha. Not to be missed ...
The arboretum, the stables, the museum of horsedrawn vehicles, the superb collections of furniture and objects of art.

Château de Meillant

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The castle in brief ...
This very nice castle offers two facets with two different architectures: Gothic on one side,and medieval on the other Not to be missed ...
The furnished interior and the pretty gardens.