Hotels in Bourges

Bourges, France

Bourges (Centre) Pop: 100,100

Bourges sits at the convergence of the Yevre and Aveyron Rivers, and hosts a university and major industries devoted to armaments, tyres, and engineering. Many old palaces and burgher's homes are available for sight-seeing.

Attractions in Bourges:

Museum of Decorative Art and International Festival of Experimental Music

Bourges Spring Music Festival-each April presenting eclectic musical genres

Cathedrale St-Etienne- construction begun in 12th century, has an astronomical clock and striking stained glass windows

Le Musee du Berry-local artifacts and archeological discoveries

Museum of Natural History-includes a research centre on bats

Le Jardin des Pres-Fichaux-beautiful garden spaces along the Yevre River

Museum of Decorative Art-tapestries and French furniture for viewing

Festival of Arts of Short Duration-annual 2 month festival from June to August featuring various music activities, art displays, and religious activities

Festival of Experimental Music-each June

Notre-Dame Church-15th to 16th century