For spring, discover the bustling city of Bourges!
The sun is back, flowers are blooming, spring is finally here! In this pleasant atmosphere, the first stop of our guide is Bourges. Located right in the centre of the country, Bourges is a city with beautiful architectures and a rich history. Follow the guide to discover three major places in this marvelous city!
The Cathedral
The St
Etienne’s Cathedral (La Cathédrale de St Etienne, in French), with its Gothic style architecture from the 12th
century, joins the UNESCO world heritage sites list in 1992. The building
is filled with various paintings and adorned with carved stones displaying chapters
of the Bible, as well as stained glass windows casting light upon the interiors
of the Cathedral. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens open to visitors.
Learn more
about the story of the Cathedral here.
Picture by Momox_de_Morteau
The Marshes (Les marais, in French)
Fancy a
little boat trip between two tours in the city? Pack your camera and embark on
a journey to discover 140 hectares dedicated to nature. Enjoy the blooming
gardens cultivated by the Berruyers, the inhabitants of Bourges, with various fruits,
vegetables and flowers. More information about the Marshes here.
Picture by agustavop
Bourges' Spring Festival
While children are looking for sweet surprises hidden in gardens by the Easter Bells (Les cloches de Pâques, in French), what better way to enjoy spring than listening to some good music, meeting people and having fun? Discover Bourges’ spring festival (Le printemps de Bourges, in French). For almost a week, from 18th to 23rd April, Bourges welcomes multiple French artists. Interested in discovering French music for a good price? Wait no more and get your tickets here (price varies between 10€ to 69€ per artist).
Click here to see the full program of the festival.
Looking for a way to go to Bourges right away? Take a look at how to easily travel in France!
Enjoy your visit and Happy Easter!
Your post made me longing for Spring 😍 and I want to discover those places ASAP!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to have you show me France <3
ReplyDeleteMy dream is to own and manage a garden in Les marais. -Adi
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