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Bourges Cathedral – Saint-Étienne de Bourges, 2003📷 Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0

Bourges Cathedral

Bourges, France

History

A vast Gothic cathedral without transepts, famous for its medieval stained glass and five carved portals. The old town and marshland gardens lie right below.

Nearest town
Bourges, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.0822, 2.3995

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping de BourgesCampsite
    1 km from Bourges Cathedral · 84 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping-Car Park BourgesMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Bourges Cathedral · 46 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire du Pré DouletMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Bourges Cathedral
    MotorhomesWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de Camping-car Saint-Georges-sur-MoulonMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Bourges Cathedral · 3 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mehun-sur-Yèvre Aire de Camping-CarMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Bourges Cathedral · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Camping-car Park LuneryMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Bourges Cathedral · 36 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Bourges Cathedral?

Bourges Cathedral is in Bourges, France, at GPS 47.0822, 2.3995. It is about 43 km from Sancerre.

Can you camp near Bourges Cathedral?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire Bourges Rue Jean Bouin, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Bourges Cathedral?

Bourges Cathedral is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Upper Loire: canal bridges and Sancerre wine.

What is there to see near Bourges Cathedral?

Places worth a stop nearby: Briare canal bridge (67 km), Guédelon castle (80 km), Fleury Abbey (81 km) and Château de Chambord (89 km).

When is the best time to visit Bourges Cathedral?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)