31 May 2021 | UNESCO , Tourism

Bourges Cathedral

Located in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire, it is a Catholic cathedral, built between the end of the 12th and the end of the 13th century. It is the seat of the archdiocese (departments of Cher and Indre). Architecturally, the building is remarkable both for its proportions and for the structure of its sculptures and stained glass windows.

Unesco World Heritage

Elle figure depuis 1992 au Patrimoine Mondial de l'UNESCO. De plus, elle se situe dans le centre historique de Bourges, secteur sauvegardé depuis 1965.

It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. In addition, it is located in the historic center of Bourges, a sector protected since 1965.

Discovering this monument

A set of stained glass windows dating from the beginning of the 13th century offer a very pretty play of light. You will discover sculptures in the stone, which form a grandiose picture of the Last Judgment at the central portal of the western facade. A realistic and timeless masterpiece at the same time. You will also be able to observe emblematic murals. Like the frescoes of the crucifixion (against a maritime landscape) and the resurrection of Christ in the Breuil chapel, dating from around 1475.

Some peculiarities

The building has some particularities, indeed the Cathedral has 5 portals. Various restoration campaigns have recently been completed and today allow us to admire this jewel of World Heritage in its most beautiful light.