Observatoire de Louis-Théophile Moreux
Observatoire de Louis-Théophile Moreux, Astronomical observatory in Bourges, France
The observatory features a domed tower with crenellated terrace and ceramic decorations on its whitewashed facades at 22 Rue Ranchot in Bourges.
Built in 1909, the observatory was designed and funded by Abbot Louis-Théophile Moreux, who dedicated the facility to astronomical and meteorological research.
The structure combines French architectural elements with Islamic influences, representing scientific advancement during the Third French Republic period.
The observatory received historical monument status in 2010, and while privately owned, special access may be granted during Heritage Days events.
This observatory preceded the establishment of the Nançay Radio Observatory in 1956, marking the evolution of astronomical research in central France.
Location: Bourges
Address: 22 rue Ranchot 18000 Bourges
GPS coordinates: 47.07234,2.40356
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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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