Berry, Historical province in central France
Description
Berry covers the present departments of Indre and Cher in central France and shows a varied mosaic of vineyards, fields and wide forests. Across the territory stand numerous castles from the Middle Ages that reflect the feudal past of the area.
History
The fief passed to the French crown through sale in 1101 and became a royal province. In 1360 it gained duchy status and remained so until final dissolution during the Revolution in 1790.
Culture
The name comes from the Bituriges, a Celtic tribe who settled here long before Roman conquest. Today these references appear mainly in local gastronomy and the names of smaller towns that recall this early period.
Practical
The area sits about two hours south of Paris, with Bourges serving as the main transport node of the region. From there the towns and castles can be reached easily by car or regional bus lines.
Did you know?
La Brenne within the former territory holds hundreds of artificial ponds created by monks since the 8th century for fish farming. These water bodies attract numerous bird species today and make the area a favorite spot for nature lovers.
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Palais Jacques-Cœur
1.2 km
Hôtel Cujas
1.2 km
Abbaye Saint-Sulpice de Bourges
789 m
Hôtel de Panette
1.2 km
Prefecture hotel of Cher
1.2 km
Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Bourges
1 km
Musée du Berry
1.1 km
Hôtel-Dieu de Bourges
1.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre-le-Guillard de Bourges
1 kmBourges amphitheatre
1 km
Halle au blé de Bourges
834 m
Rocade Verte - Trouée Verte
1.1 km
Église Saint-Aoustrillet de Bourges
1.2 km
Jacques Coeur monument in Bourges
1.2 km
Couvent des Ursulines de Bourges
1.1 km
Théâtre Municipal Jacques-Cœur
1.2 km
Aux Dames de France
1.2 km
Tour à poudre de Bourges
976 m
Maison de la Reine Blanche à Bourges
1.2 km
Hôtel des Méloizes
1.2 km
Fontaine Bourdaloue
1.2 km
Maison de Bernard Pastoureau
1.1 km
Hôtel de Bengy
1.2 km
Maison, 35 rue Gambon, Bourges
1.1 km
Maison, 33 rue Gambon, Bourges
1.1 km
Chapelle de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Bourges
1.1 km
Chapelle du palais Jacques Cœur de Bourges
1.1 km
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