Bourges

Bourges is a town and commune in central France. It is the préfecture (capital) of the département of Cher, and was also the capital of the former province of Berry.

Cathedral of Bourges.

Geography

Bourges is located on the Yèvre river.

History

The city's name is derived from the name Bituriges, the name of the original inhabitants.

Floorplan of the cathedral of Bourges.

Main sights

Its Gothic cathedral (built 1195–1255) was added to the list of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1992.

Colleges and universities

* École nationale des beaux-arts de Bourges

Miscellaneous

Serge Lepeltier became mayor of the city in 1995 and again in 2001.

The Printemps de Bourges music festival takes place in Bourges every year.

Twin towns

* - Augsburg, Germany
* - Aveiro, Portugal
* - Forlì , Italy
* - Koszalin, Poland
* - Palencia, Spain
* - Peterborough, United Kingdom

External links

* Official website of the City of Bourges
* Pictures of the Cathedral of Bourges
* Visiting Bourges (in English)
* Bourges, the departement of Cher (French and English)