A Day Discovering Bourges

Fee for the day :
based on group of 30

43 € per person
Using the Little Train :
49 € per person

Saint-Etienne Cathedral

The Bourges marshlands

Palace of Jacques-Cœur

Saint-Etienne Cathedral
Discover with your guide the surprising architectural inventiveness of this amazing cathedral and learn the fascinating story of its conception, construction, and restoration, while admiring the details of its sculpture, chapel paintings, and world famous stained glass windows.
Old Town (either on foot or by Little Train)
Exit the Cathedral and follow the winding, medieval streets of Bourges to discover its half-timbered houses, Gothic and Renaissance stone mansions, and the ancient market square with its quaint shops and boutiques.
Lunch in the city center or the Bourges Marshlands
"Les Marais de Bourges"
The Bourges marshlands, a "haven of green". In the year 52 BC the marshes stopped the advance of Jules Caesar's invading army. Today these 135 hectares of wetlands offer a moment of calm and tranquillity in the midst of the bustling town. Stroll down paths among the canals and waterways, admiring the gardeners' plots and the spectacular views of the cathedral, a mere stone's throw away !
Palace of Jacques-Cœur
Arriving at the steps of the Palace of Jacques Cœur, let your guide introduce you to this intriguing 15th century figure who became the Financier and powerful counselor of King Charles VII. Cross the threshold and discover the magnificent inner courtyard, a rare civil example of the Flamboyant Gothic style. A journey through the myriad rooms of this unique edifice will reveal a host of ingenious inventions and devices unknown in other residences of its time. Listen to the tale of Jacques Coeur's adventures on the high seas in search of precious cargo and spices, and learn how this thirst for wealth led to his downfall.