
Bourges Travel Guide
France
Bourges is a city of 67,987 people in central France. Its inland location makes it a practical base for exploring the surrounding region rather than a coastal break destination.
Travellers arriving by air can use Bourges Airport (BOU). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so visits to Bourges are better planned around the city and the inland countryside.
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Population
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Pays in EUR
Plug type Type E & Type C (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +33
Tipping: Tipping is customary in France for good service, but it is not obligatory as service charges are often included. Leaving a small tip is appreciated to acknowledge satisfactory service.
Best time to visit Bourges
Jan
8°13Feb
10°9Mar
13°16Apr
16°12May
20°14Jun
25°9Jul
26°12Aug
27°7Sep
22°13Oct
19°12Nov
12°14Dec
9°10Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Bourges
Cathedrale Saint Etienne
roman catholic place of worship
0.1 km
Palais Jacques Coeur
historic site
0.5 km
Musée Du Berry
history museum
0.7 km
0.6 km
Hotel Cujas
museum
0.6 km
Maison de la Culture de Bourges
cultural center
0.4 km
Remparts Gallo-Romains de Bourges
monument
0.2 km
1.4 km
Getting there
Bourges Airport · 7.8 km
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