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Things To Do in Bourges
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Bourges Attractions
- Religious Site
Cathédrale St-Etienne
On the summit of a hill dominating the town, this is one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in France. Construction began at the end of the 12th century and wasn't completed until a century and a half later. Flanked by asymmetrical towers, it has five magnificent doorways,… - Landmark
Palais Jacques-Coeur
This is one of the country's greatest secular Gothic structures. Take a 1-hour guided tour -- the only way to see the palace -- through the four buildings surrounding a central court, constructed around 1450 by the finance minister and banker Jacques Coeur. M. Coeur never got to…
Bourges Nightlife
Most of the best clubs are in Bourges's old town. Try Le Pub Birdland, 4 av. Jean-Jaurès (tel. 02-48-70-66-77), an old-fashioned establishment with a wood interior, a young crowd of heavy-duty beer drinkers, and jazz and rock. Beau Bar, rue des Beaux-Arts (tel. 02-48-24-40-49), pulls in a bohemian crowd -- artists, poets, songwriters, and the like. For something a little different, head to La Soupe aux Choux, part of the restaurant Le Guillotin, place Gordaine (tel. 02-48-65-43-66), where you can take in an evening of cafe-théâtre. Shows can be anything from musical performances to stand-up comedy; tickets run 8€ to 15€.
