Bourges, the capital of Berry, offers a fascinating immersion in history and architecture. With its cobblestone streets, timber-framed houses and the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral of St. Stephen, every corner of the city tells a story. The 3.2km route Guides you through 22 iconic places, including the Palais Jacques Coeur and the Inn Lallemant, while allowing you to stroll along the gardens and marshes. Whether you are passionate about history or culture, this tour is a unique opportunity to discover the richness of Bourges in one day.
- 3.2 km route, ideal for exploring on foot - Discover 22 places of interest, including museums and historical monuments - Enjoy a self-guided ...
Highlights
1 hour and 20 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 20 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
22 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Text transcripts of all audio content
Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Headphones or headphones (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Rue de Séraucourt
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Bourges, the capital of Berry, offers a fascinating immersion in history and architecture. With its cobblestone streets, timber-framed houses and the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral of St. Stephen, every corner of the city tells a story. The 3.2km route Guides you through 22 iconic places, including the Palais Jacques Coeur and the Inn Lallemant, while allowing you to stroll along the gardens and marshes. Whether you are passionate about history or culture, this tour is a unique opportunity to discover the richness of Bourges in one day.
- 3.2 km route, ideal for exploring on foot - Discover 22 places of interest, including museums and historical monuments - Enjoy a self-guided ...
Highlights
1 hour and 20 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 20 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
22 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Text transcripts of all audio content
Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Headphones or headphones (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Rue de Séraucourt
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
Return
Itinerary
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Bourges
As you walk down Bourbonnoux Street, let me tell you about an iconic character in the city.
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13 Rue Bourbonnoux
Stop here for a moment and turn to the right to observe the last building you just passed.
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Hotel Lallemant
On your left, behind the gates, hides an old Inn, the Inn Lallemant. Today it houses the fascinating Museum of Decorative Arts.
4
Place Gordaine
Here you are on the seductive Place Gordaine which, with its wooden half-timbered houses, crowded terraces and shops of all kinds, is one of the liveliest and most picturesque places in Bourges!
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Eglise Saint-Bonnet
We arrive here at the edge of the historic center of Bourges. Opposite you stands the church of Saint-Bonnet, a religious building that was built in the 13th century.
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12 Hle Saint-Bonnet
On your left you can see the Saint-Bonnet Halls, a large historic Covered Point of Sale.
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Rue Mirebeau
Connecting Place Gordaine to Place de la Barre, Rue Mirebeau is one of Bourges’ main shopping streets.
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Rue Mirebeau
The small passage on your right leads to the so-called Calvin space, which corresponds to the former Augustinian convent that was settled there from the 13th century.
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Rue Coursarlon
Here you are in one of the busiest streets in the capital of Berry, but also one of the oldest.
10
Hôtel des Échevins de Bourges
This Inn was built in the 15th century to become the Bourges Town Inn, just after the Great Burgundy Fire that devastated the city in 1487.
11
Place Cujas
This magnificent building, which boasts architecture typical of the First French Renaissance, was built in the 16th century.
12
Palais Jacques-Coeur
Second monument after the cathedral, this magnificent palace takes us in the footsteps of Jacques Coeur, merchant, adventurer and, above all, Grand Argentier of King Charles VII from 1439.
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29 Rue Moyenne
Look at the imposing building on your left. This is the Inn des Postes.
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Bourges
I take advantage of this moment when you go up the Rue Moyenne to talk to you about one of the best known features of Bourges: its music festival.
15
Rue de Séraucourt
Built between 1936 and 1938, this beautiful building designed in light red bricks was destined to become a party room.
16
Le Jardin de l'Archeveche
Here you are in the garden of the Archdiocese, one of the busiest gardens in Bourges.
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Marais des Prébendes
Stunning, isn’t it? This is certainly the most beautiful view you can have in Bourges
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Place Etienne Dolet
This building facing the cathedral is none other than the Museum of the Best Workers of France, housed in the old archbishop’s palace dating from the 17th century.
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Cathedrale De Bourges
A true emblem of the city of Bourges, the Cathedral of Saint-Étienne has something to amaze visitors who come to discover it!
20
Grange Aux Dimes
A vestigial of the Middle Ages, the Tithe Barn bears his name. It was used, from the 13th century, to store the royalties given by the peasants, called the tithe.
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Rue Bourbonnoux
Here you are in the old shopping street of Bourges, where, in medieval times, the inhabitants came to buy all kinds of things from the artisans, traders and merchants of the city.
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Promenade des remparts
This small passage, located in the heart of the houses of the neighborhood, allows you to take a real leap into the past and return to the Gallo-Roman era, when the city of Bourges was called Avaricum.
