Les Marais de Bourges

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Les Marais de Bourges, Urban gardens in central Bourges, France.

The Bourges Marshes encompass 135 hectares with 1500 cultivated plots, crossed by the Yèvre and Voiselle rivers along with several water channels.

The marshlands, converted into cultivated plots in the 17th century by Jesuits, provided food for Bourges residents for three centuries.

The Marsh Festival, celebrated in early September near Saint Fiacre day, features illuminated boat parades and a floating market.

Access to the marshes is through Babylon Street, Maraîchers Quay, or Prébendes Path, with boat tours available for visitors.

The Bourges Marshes stand as one of three remaining market gardening marshes in France, along with Amiens and Saint-Omer.

Location: Bourges

Website: https://www.bourgesberrytourisme.com/bourges/les-incontournables/les-marais/

Address: Marais des Prébendes, 18000 Bourges, France 18000 Bourges

Website: https://bourgesberrytourisme.com/bourges/les-incontournables/les-marais

GPS coordinates: 47.08946,2.41146

Latest update: September 18, 2025 12:29

Historical and Natural Sites in Bourges and the Berry

Monuments, museums, and natural sites in the Berry region include the 13th-century Saint-Étienne Cathedral of Bourges, Jacques Cœur Palace, urban marshes, medieval castles, and historical gardens. The area features listed religious buildings, art and history museums, as well as natural spaces like Lake Virlay and Noirlac Bocage. Bourges' historic center retains timber-framed houses and Renaissance mansions.

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