Your guides
Your guides

The main attractions tour

Length 3h30

starting at 153 € for 30 people maximum per guide + 5.30 € per person entrance fee to the Palace of Jacques Coeur.
Saint Etienne Cathedral
Saint Etienne Cathedral
Palace of Jacques Coeur
Palace of Jacques Coeur
  • 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
    Exit the Cathedral and follow your guide along the Gallo-Roman ramparts and through the winding, medieval streets of Bourges to discover half-timbered houses, Gothic and Renaissance stone mansions, and the ancient market square with its quaint shops and boutiques.
  • Palace of Jacques Coeur
    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 domestic 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 the thirst for wealth led to his downfall.