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Top Sights to See in Bourges in Berry / Cher

October 9, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Bourges, Centre, France

Bourges Cathedral lit up at night

The UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral, palace of Jacques Coeur and old town with 400 half-timbered houses are the top sights to see in Bourges in Cher, France Centre. Bourges in the historic province of Berry is one of the most interesting cities to visit in the France Centre region. The town, which was a major economic and political center during the Middle Ages, has more … [Read more...]

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See Palais Jacques Coeur – Flamboyant Gothic in Bourges

October 9, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Bourges, Centre, France

Gothic Facade of the Palais Jacques Coeur in Bourges

The palace of Jacques Coeur is a top sight to see in Bourges and one of the finest flamboyant Gothic civilian building in France. The mid-15th-century Palais Jacques Coeur in Bourges in France Centre is a sumptuous private residence built by a minister of finance with exquisite taste. It is flamboyant Gothic – an architectural style perfectly suited for the ostentations … [Read more...]

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Visiting Chateau de Valencay in Berry, France Centre

September 26, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Château de Valençay in Summer

Chateau de Valencay in Berry near the Loire was the home of Talleyrand and served as state guesthouse during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. Chateau de Valencay is an impressive palace with marvelous formal gardens, a large nature park, a maze, animals, and play areas for children. Valencay served as state guesthouse during the times of Napoleon Bonaparte and was the country … [Read more...]

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