Cathédrale Saint Etienne Bourges

Cathédrale de Bourges

The Cathedral Saint-Etienne of Bourges is certainly one of the most beautiful cathedrals of France, if not of the world ! Majestic and remarkable, it has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1992. An award worthy of this building, which welcomes more than 600,000 visitors every year.

Built in 1195, the cathedral of Bourges is often considered one of the edifices precursor of the Gothic architecture. It is nearly 120m long, and seems to be made only of one block because one notices immediately the absence of transept. Inside, a generous light penetrates the very long nave through a set of stained glass windows of rare quality. These last of incomparable beauty can alone justify several hours of visit ...

Rates

Free visit.

Guided tour of the Crypt : Individuals : 8 € / pers - groups : 6.5 € / pers

Access to the Tower : Individuals : 6 € / pers - groups : 5 € / pers.

Timetables

From 02/01 to 31/03 : Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday 9.30-11.30 / 14.00-16.45 Sunday 14.00-16.45
From 01/04 to 30/04 : Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday 10.00-11.45 / 14.00-17.30Sunday 14.00-17.30
From 02/05 to 31/08 : Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday 9.30-11.30 / 14.00-17.45 Sunday 14.00-17.45
From 01/09 to 30/09 : open every day 10.00-11.45 / 14.00-17.30
From 01/10 to 31/12 : Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday 9.30-11.30 / 14.00-16.45 Sunday 14.00-16.45.

Closing

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Map

Themes

Cultural and Artistic
Religion and History

Labels

World heritage of UNESCO

Contact

Réservations visites guidées

Place

Place Etienne Dolet
18000
Bourges
Cher
Centre Val de Loire
Latitude: 47.0821
Longitude: 2.39822

Info +

Duration : 
between 1 and 2 hours

Conveniences

Carpark
Toilets
Guided tour
Spoken languages  
English
French
Means of payment  
CB
Cheque
Holiday's cheque
Cash
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