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The pace of life here in Bourges is really slow and people seem to take it really easy. The people here are so nice they treat you like part of their family. I hardly saw any tourists here, I thought we were the only ones who ever came here cos everyone was giving us a weird stare! Lol!
Written Apr 5, 2003
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If you go to a nice restaurant, they will bring you the 'plateau de fromages' (cheese tray) and you will be asked to select what cheese you want. The general rule of thumb is to select no more than 3 small pieces(the waiter will cut them for you)...you just point or ask for a mild, strong cheese, or name the cheese if you are familiar with what is being offered. My favorite cheese is called Maroilles but it's very strong and probably not to everybody's liking. It was created 1300 years ago by the monks of Maroilles.
It's fun to try new cheeses, though, and don't forget to order a nice red wine to go with the cheese!
Updated Aug 25, 2002
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Attention: tourists looking for a 'slice' of French life should go to the garden next to the Cathedral on a Sunday afternoon. It's called 'La Guinguette' and local french people go there to dance to the music of a live band (It's free)...young people but mostly older (40+)..lots of senior citizens.
No, you do not need a partner to dance. You can dance by yourself and women often dance together. The music is good and it's fun to watch an 'older crowd' having a wonderful time. This happens every sunday afternoon during the summer, weather permitting, of course.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Before christmas in Bourges always have bazaar, they sell manything kind stuff for christmas or for decoration... and mostly is handmade....
Written Dec 28, 2007
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Before christmas in Bourges always have bazaar, they sell manything kind stuff for christmas or for decoration... and mostly is handmade....
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Bourges is a town and commune in central France that is located on the Yèvre river. The name of the city is either derived from, the Bituriges; the name of the original inhabitants; or from the...
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A Class Cathedral and A Rich Man's Palace
Bourges (pop. 71K) is 106 km south of Orleans and 238 km (150 miles) south of Paris. It is in the southeast part of Centre in the department of Cher (18). The last of the famous chateaux are at Gien...
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Always, Architecture is intertwined with politics. This great Cathedral is no exception. It was the first Cathedral in the French Royal Style (a.k.a. Gothic) to be constructed south of the Loire....
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I'm sure you've heard that gargoyles are decorative ways to move water off the roof of a cathedral so it won't damage the inside of the walls. I believed it but never saw it in action until Bourges....
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A city rich in history........
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