France 2019 (Part 1)
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Paris/ Bourges
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Day 2 Itinerary
Places visited: Bourges - Bourges Cathedral
Bourges
Bourges Cathedral
The Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges, built between the late 12th and late 13th centuries, is one of the great masterpieces of Gothic art.
Day 3 Itinerary
Places visited: Palais Jacques Cœur - Bourges
Palais Jacques Cœur
A merchant at the head of a huge network of trading posts, Jacques Cœur was appointed master of the mint to King Charles VII in 1438. He was ennobled in 1441 and became the King’s right-hand man. The palace (1443-1451) is testimony to his rank. Court jealousies led to his arrest in 1451. Escaping from prison, he fled to Rome. He died of disease when leading a Crusade in 1456. Jacques Cœur became a legendary figure and French poet François Villon wrote of his life and deeds.
They usually offer a package. 12€ gives you an entrance to the Palace and up the Cathedral tower.
