Palais Jacques-Cœur, Gothic private mansion in Bourges, France
The palace features a grand ceremonial hall, multiple fireplaces in each room, and intricate stone carvings throughout its medieval architecture structure.
Built between 1443 and 1451 by merchant Jacques Coeur, the palace was confiscated by King Charles VII when its owner fell from grace.
The building combines Gothic architectural elements with royal symbolism and contains realistic depictions of 15th-century daily life in its decorations.
The palace entrance fee is 9 euros, with guided tours available and a dedicated shop selling historical merchandise at 10 rue Jacques Coeur.
The palace layout incorporates separate circulation paths for ceremonial and private use, reflecting medieval social hierarchy through architectural design.
Location: Bourges
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: 10Bis Rue Jacques Cœur, 18000 Bourges, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 14:00-17:15
Phone: +33248247942
Website: https://palais-jacques-coeur.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.08470,2.39405
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
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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