In Bourges
Guided tour of Saint-Étienne Cathedral and discovery of the crypt
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it will reveal its architectural wonders, as well as its remarkable stained glass windows dating from the 13th century.
Saturday September 21 – Guided tour every 30 minutes
September 21 and 22 – Free visit from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Place Étienne Dolet, 18000 Bourges
Guided tours of the Jacques Coeur Palace
This masterpiece of Gothic architecture will be an opportunity to delve into the history of one of the greatest moneyers of King Charles VII, but also to discover an artistic profession: stone cutting.
September 21 and 22 – From 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:45 p.m.
10 bis rue Jacques Coeur, 18000 Bourges
Water Tower - Art Castle
Discovering Bourges in the footsteps of Geoffroy Tory
On a 3km route starting from the Château d'Eau – Château d'Art and through the city, follow in the footsteps of Geoffroy Tory. Born in Bourges, he is above all an illustrious figure of the Renaissance and as the first printer of King François I.
September 21 and 22 – From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 15:30 p.m.
InvenTory, the Thousand Universes are 30 years old.
Two visits are offered by the Mille Univers and will be followed by an artistic practice workshop.
September 20, 21 and 22 – From 15 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Water Tower – Art Castle
Place Seraucourt, 18000 Bourges
So much water!
Explore the history and uses of water through the centuries in Bourges during a guided tour departing from the Tourist Office. Finish with a short workshop offered by the Mille Univers at the Château d'Eau – Château d'Art.
September 21 and 22 – From 16:15 p.m. to 17:45 p.m.
Place Simone Veil, 18000 Bourges
Workshop “Maurice Estève, these works that travel”
A workshop for the whole family will highlight the works of Maurice Estève which have traveled around the world.
On Saturday, at 18 p.m., also take part in a big quiz on Maurice Estève.
Saturday, September 21 – From 14 a.m. to 17 a.m. and from 18 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Sunday September 22 – From 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Aldermen’s Hotel – Estève Museum
13 rue Édouard Branly, 18000 Bourges
Visit to the Galerie La Box and exhibition
Visit the ENSA (National School of Art of Bourges) and take the opportunity to discover the Orbita exhibition with Pavla Sceranková & Sylvain Bourget.
September 21 and 22 – 15 p.m. to 19 p.m.
9 rue Édouard Branly, 18000 Bourges
Opening of the Cher Prefecture
Visit this state building, the remaining part of the former ducal palace built in 1370 by Duke Jean de Berry. Usually closed to the public, discover its architecture and history during a guided tour.
Saturday, September 21 – At 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 14 p.m. and 15:30 p.m.
Place Marcel Plaisant, 18000 Bourges
Library of the Four Pillars
Commented restoration of a painting
Carole Lambert, a painting restorer in Bourges, will comment on the work she carried out in 2023 on theAdoration of the Magi, painting located in the library of the Four Pillars, in the former office of Doctor Witness.
Presentation of old books and artists' books
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the association Les Mille Univers, the Bourges library is offering a presentation of old books around the figure of the humanist printer Geoffroy Tory. You can also discover some artists' books on the theme of nature.
September 21 and 22 – From 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
8 Place des Quatre-Piliers, 18000 Bourges
Guided tour of the Grand Poste
Listed as a historic monument, discover this building during a tour guided by an architect.
September 21 and 22 – From 16:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
29 rue Moyenne, 18000 Bourges
Visit to the marshes
The Bourges market gardeners association will guide you through the marshes to learn more about this enchanting place.
September 21 and 22 – At 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 15 p.m. and 16 p.m.
Place des Frênes, 18000 Bourges
Travel and travelers
Departing from the Tourist Office, travel through the city to the Palais Jacques Cœur on a tour retracing the journey to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
September 21 and 22 – From 14:15 p.m. to 15:45 p.m.
Place Simone Veil, 18000 Bourges
Discovery of artistic crafts
On the cathedral forecourt, meet blacksmiths, stained glass artists and sculptors and visit the Loco shop, which is exceptionally open at night.
Saturday, September 21 – From 16 a.m. to 18 a.m. and from 20 a.m. to 22 p.m.
Place Étienne Dolet, 18000 Bourges
Chouys Hotel
Guided tour of the current archbishopric of Bourges, built in 1661 for Canon Charles de Chouys.
Saturday, September 21 – At 14:15 p.m., 15:15 p.m., 16:15 p.m.
4 avenue du 95ème de Ligne, 18000 Bourges
Open days at the Bourges Plus archaeology department
Take advantage of the open days of the archaeology department to chat with the archaeologists and learn all about this fascinating profession!
September 21 and 22 – From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
9 rue Isaac Newton, 18000 Bourges
Hotel of the department
Enjoy a visit to the Duke Jean de Berry room to go to the gourmet heritage market and eat 100% local food in a swing jazz atmosphere.
Friday, September 20 – From 16 p.m. to 22 p.m.
The Departmental Hotel will also be exceptionally open for a guided tour.
Saturday, September 21 – At 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 14 p.m., 15 p.m. and 16 p.m.
Sunday September 22 – Free visit from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Place Marcel Plaisant, 18000 Bourges
Around Bourges
Visits to Neuvy-Deux-Clochers
Guided tours of Linard Cathedral
An open-air cathedral inspired by the artists of Art Singulier: Gaudi, the Postman Cheval and Picassiette, but also Picasso, this atypical place, the work of the artist Jean Linard, is populated with fantastic pottery, even on the roofs, and characters over two meters high in iron and mosaics.
September 21 and 22 – From 15 a.m. to 16:15 p.m. and from 17 p.m. to 18:15 p.m.
Reduced rate for those over 16 and free for those under 16.
The Potteries, 18250 Neuvy-Deux-Clochers
Vesvre 1537 – Polar itinerary
Exhibitions in the churches and wash houses of the communes of Humbligny, Neuilly-en-Sancerre, in the wash houses and the tower of Vesvre in Neuvy-Deux-Clochers. Treasure hunts, sketches, talks.
Saturday, September 21 – From 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 20:30 p.m. to 21 p.m.
Sunday, September 22 – From 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 18:30 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Hamlet of the Tower, 18250 Neuvy-Deux-Clochers
Visits to Plaimpied-Givaudins
Guided tours of the Saint-Martin abbey
A high place of Romanesque art in Berry and built at the very beginning of the 12th century, the choir preserves a set of superb capitals including an astonishing Temptation of Christ.
Saturday September 21 – From 16 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Sunday, September 22 – From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Church Square, 18340 Plaimpied-Givaudins
Visit to the 1939-1945 “Berrichon remembers” museum
Come and discover this museum which has more than 55 fully equipped mannequins, vehicles, hundreds of objects from the soldier's daily life and a multitude of individual and collective military equipment.
Sunday September 22 – From 11 p.m. to 19 p.m.
1 bis Place des Cruzettes, 18340 Plaimpied-Givaudins
Contemporary Ceramics Center in La Borne
Exhibitions
The La Borne Contemporary Ceramics Center hosts the following exhibitions:
Michał Puszczynskin: Out of the Earth and Fire
Seungho Yang: Spirit of Korea
La Borne Ceramics Association: Artistic permanence
September 21 and 22 – From 11 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Intergenerational and family initiation workshop
Learn the art of pottery for an hour, accompanied by instructors. Price: €10 / person
Saturday September 21 – From 14 p.m. to 16 p.m.
The Borne, 18250 Henrichemont
Floral installation at the Château de Maupas
The La Borne Ceramic Association and the Miellerie Workshops invite you to discover their works through a floral installation in the grounds of the Château de Maupas. A reduced rate is also available for those who would like to discover the interior of the château during the weekend.
Saturday September 21 – From 14 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Maupas, 18220 Morogues
Visits to the Avord base
Guided tour of the Aeronautical Center
Visit to the Avord 1872 camp at the Avord airbase,
Documents, materials, mannequins.
September 21 and 22 – From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
5 rue d'Aindling, 18520 Avord
Guided tour of the Air Base Traditions Museum
Guided tour by volunteers from the Copains d'Avord association of the air base's museum of traditions, which tells the story of military aviation on the site from 1912 to the present day.
Saturday, September 21 – From 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 22 – From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
2 Avenue de Bourges, 18520 Avord
