Le Jardin du Palais de Justice, Urban garden near the Palace of Justice, Bourges, France
Le Jardin du Palais de Justice is an urban park positioned in front of a former Ursuline convent, featuring paved pathways lined with rows of mature linden trees. Stone benches are arranged throughout the garden to offer resting spots along the shaded walkways.
The garden developed alongside an Ursuline convent founded in 1631, which originally served religious purposes for centuries. As the adjacent building shifted from monastic use to other functions, the garden's character evolved within the city's changing landscape.
The garden serves as a quiet gathering place in the heart of the city, where locals enjoy sitting on benches shaded by mature linden trees. The layout shows how Bourges integrated greenery around its important buildings to create breathing room.
The garden sits in central Bourges and is easily reached on foot from nearby shopping areas and other attractions. Walking through it offers a natural pause point between exploring different parts of the city center.
The garden received official Monument protection status in 1992, recognizing its importance to the city's heritage. This designation ensures the space maintains its current layout and character over time.
Location: Bourges
Address: 18000 Bourges, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:30
Website: https://ville-bourges.fr/site/jardin-palais-justice
GPS coordinates: 47.08490,2.39161
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:10
Berry gathers a historical and natural heritage that spans from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Bourges, built between 1195 and 1255, is one of France's major Gothic monuments, with five sculpted portals and 13th-century stained glass windows. The Jacques Cœur Palace, home of Charles VII's treasurer, showcases 15th-century civic architecture. The Bourges marshlands consist of a 135-hectare network of vegetable gardens irrigated by medieval canals, still cultivated in the city center. The region preserves several medieval castles such as Sagonne with its 30-meter square keep, and Noirlac Abbey, which features a complete monastic complex with cloister and monastic buildings. George Sand's estate in Nohant-Vic offers insight into the novelist's residence with period furnishings and her private theater. The Berry and Resistance museums in Bourges feature collections from Gallo-Roman times, medieval periods, and testimonies from World War II. The area also includes natural spaces like Lake Virlay, suitable for fishing and forest walks.
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