Hotels Bourges France Cheap Bourges Hotels GuideCher's departmental capital has long attracted admirers solely on account of
its stunning medieval cathedral. The Cathedrale St-Etienne de Bourges (built 1195-1270) was the first religious construction of the High Gothic
era and is famed for its enormous stained glass windows and Louvre-like
Great Tower. Today, it serves as the centrepiece of the town's 65-acre
historical district and enjoys a reputation as one of France's most
spectacular ecclesiastical buildings. Interestingly, Bourges is also the
location of one of the region's most impressive secular structures: the
Palais Jacques Coeur. The palace was the eponymous abode of Charles VII's
Finance Minister and is now regarded as a pioneering precursor to the
Renaissance period. Despite catering for a population of just 70,000,
Bourges is equipped with a surprisingly high number of cultural
institutions, including seven museums and half a dozen art galleries. Among
this diverse selection of attractions are centres dedicated to French
craftsmanship, natural history, contemporary art and education. Particular
attention should be paid to both The Box gallery, which constitutes one
fifth of the prestigious national School of Fine Arts; and Le Chateau d'Eau
(The Water Tower) - worth seeing for its setting alone. Perhaps fittingly
for a culture-conscious town, Bourges also wins praise for its impressive
festival calendar. The biggest event of the year is Le Printemps de Bourges,
an annual celebration featuring major musical artists from around the world. A simple look over this page will allow you to find where to stay in Bourges. Make your choice from the selection of cheap hotels in Bourges, click on any of the pictures for more info and to check on room availability.
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