Monuments to visit Berry

This building is an indisputable masterpiece of local classical architecture. He's got a little Trianon. He was refurnished in the twentieth century by collectors who mixed the times. Inside, a large number of renowned paintings by renowned painters combine exceptional furniture and décor. So he only visits with a guide. For an hour, you will find the living rooms and rooms decorated with tapestries and coordinated curtains. Rare furniture there are many (a 10-wheeler from revolutionary times, a watercolor chair, a deer table on foot…). Its owners have also restored the English-style park with its beautiful trees, including many rare trees. The park has been classified as a "remarkable Garden" since 2004. In the evenings, there is also a beautiful hippomobile museum, a comfortable stable and the saddle.

The water tower was built in 1865 to collect the waters of the Auron, supervised by engineer Bourdaloue. A competition was organized to select the architect of the imposing fountain located in: it is Albert Tissandier's project - bricks and stones, and paying tribute to the classical architecture of the early eighteenth century - which was chosen. As for the sculpted decoration, it is the work of the Berrichon archeologist and sculptor Jules Dumoutet. Unaffected since 1940, inscribed in the additional inventory of Historic Monuments in 1975, the eau d 'eau was completely redesigned by the City of Bourges in 1999, which made it a place dedicated to the diffusion of plastic arts. The ground floor of 220 m ², with its two concentric spreads separated by 16 columns and surrounded by 14 alveoli, allows a unique presentation of the works, whether painted, carved, engraved, drawn, projected or hammered. A place of discovery, exchanges and meetings, the water tower hosts carefully selected exhibitions. A successful conversion.

The organ of the cathedral has changed many times over the centuries: Reference was made to the first organ in the early 1986 th century and the most recent was inaugurated in by Bishop Plateau. Burned in 1599, it was rebuilt and saved narrowly during the Revolution. With its 50 games, 4 keyboards and its German pedals, it allows you to play the organistique repertoire in full since the th century. The buffet retains the original elements of this time. The th century gives her a beam with the musicians and the th century his gallery. Completely restored, the organ always sounds under the vaults of the cathedral. Many concerts and activities take place during the year. The Festival of the Very Rich Hours of the Berry Organ showcases this great organ by inviting prestigious concertistes to play solo, chamber music, or with an orchestra.

Remembering his peasant childhood, the plaster version of Ernest Nivet dates back to 1912. He is sometimes a little too besieged by mad grass.

Facing Saint Benoît chapel, this ancient building houses the municipal music school. Built in the Renaissance, it consists of a semi-hexagonal semi-hexagonal turret and an ogivale door with ornamented arc. Turn around to admire both sides of the building. In the sixteenth century it was built to serve as a college, then a prison occupied the places at the end of the eighteenth century. It was then that he was named «old prison».

The hotel de Scevolles is one of the beautiful old buildings of the city. In a large paved courtyard, overlooking a garden at the door of the covered market, there is an old classic well with its pulley, as well as a whistle above the door. Surround the wrought iron grid that opens onto the garden, a medallion in Scevolles' family. This place is responsible for history!

The covered wood bridge is a curiosity not to be missed: it is a unique building in France, classified as a historic monument. Realized in the middle of the nineteenth century, the covered bridge was well restored by the municipality of the Christian-Chabenet Bridge in 2001. This bridge, worthy of the film on the road to Madison, makes more think of the United States than France. He punctuates a pleasant walk on the edge of the Bouzanne. Long 20 m, the bridge is fully assembled by wooden ankles. The course has been shaken from the roundabout (at the exit of the village towards Argenton-sur-Creuse). Note the fun covered miniature bridge on this roundabout.

Built just after the great fire of 1487, the Lallemant Hotel occupies several plots of land and spans the Gallo-Roman bastion that plunges the high city. It is the first Bourges building where the Renaissance style appears, still mixed with Gothic elements, hence its great architectural interest. This particular house was built for the family of Lallemant, rich ennobled traders, who have exercised important municipal loads, and have also been interested in alchemy in a less formal way: not to miss the hotel's oratory, whose ceiling to the 30 crafted casing may well represent the quest for philosopher's stone. The Hotel Lallemant, now owned by the city of Bourges, has been set up in the museum of Decorative Arts. The visit is free, an explanatory workbook is provided at the reception.

The archbishops of Bourges are located on the south side of the cathedral from the th century. In the th century Bishop Phélypeaux de La Vrillière decided to make it a great palace. From the ambitious project led by the architect Pierre Bullet, only the south wing and the garden are made. To see this imposing building, the pavilion of La Vrillière, one can only imagine the prosperity of the archdiocese at that time. Inside, the rotating staircase hanging on the arch is adorned with statues and bas-reliefs representing the four evangelists. Following the separation of the Church and the State, this palace was ceded free of charge to the city of Bourges in 1909, which installed its municipal services and the library the following year. Since the construction of the new town hall (adjacent) in 1992, the old archiepiscopal palace still houses some municipal services, the Municipal Council Hall, the hall of honour, the weddings hall and the Best Workers'Museum in France.

One of the great pride of Bruère-Allichamps is undoubtedly to be the geographical center of France since 1797. A witness to this exceptional geographical situation, a large stone monument overfitted with the tricolor flag is set in the crossroads of the commune. It was the Duke of Béthune-Charost who had him installed in 1799. The exact situation in central France is, of course, the subject of scientific quarrels. Some believe that Bruère-Allichamps has not usurped its title, others are looking for Saulzais-le-Potier, about twenty kilometers south. Some ensure that the center of France is located in Saint-Amand Montrond, rue des Sighirs very exactly. The good news is that it is possible to visit these three places in half a day, since Saint-Amand is between Bruère and Saulzais. Not sure it helps to get an idea, but at least we'll be sure you've been in the center of France!

It is one of the few remains of the old Châteauroux. Encircling a paved alleyway that preserved its ancient charm, the door Saint Martin deserves the detour through its romantic spect. Preferably look on the side of Rue Descente-de-Ville. It is likely to represent the coat of arms of the city with its arcade in the full shredder and its tower. Restored in the sixteenth century, this door served as a prison until 1742.

In the twelfth century, it is one of the most important squares in Aquitaine, with a dungeon and two wings of buildings joining in square brackets. In 1778 Claude Dupin, George Sand's grandfather who was a tax collector, was located at Raoul Castle. Raoul Castle, which became a hotel of the prefecture under the Consulate, serves as a residence to the prefects until 1826. Starting in 1821, a new prefecture hotel was built next to the old castle. In 1880 the restoration of Raoul Castle was begun under the direction of the architect Dauvergne. It is now the property of the General Council, but its proximity to the hotel of the prefecture prevents visits. It is only occasionally open for exhibitions and for heritage days in September. Take it through the rue de l 'Indre, it overlooks the river impressively.

Built in the th century, it is located in Duperthuis street. His tower tower gives him the appearance of an old castle of fairy tales.

3 kilometers north of Prissac, the Château-Giron Castle is a beautiful manor house surrounded by a vast meadow. He belonged to Alain Giron, a companion of Joan of Arc. With two squares and two round towers, this harmonious xve century castle is reflected in a pond. It's a private stay that doesn't visit. In the park visible from the road, note a more recent chapel. In the church of the village, the castle is reproduced in the background on the stained glass of Saint-Louis.

Near the archeological museum you will find a well-preserved Gallo-Roman theater, the Théâtre du Virou. The building was built twice: in the first century first, then in the middle of the iie century, to create a larger space. We can still sit in the stands and admire the scene downstairs. In summer, performances are organized at the Festival des Mille-Aires. Costumed and masked troops like Gallo-Roman times replay pieces of ancient authors (Sophocles, Plaute). Access to the theater is only a guided tour with the visit of the museum of Argentomagus.

It has been in existence for a long time, as evidenced by a map of the late 1963 th century and was in service until. Today, you can stroll around the banks and watch the beautiful paddle wheel in a bucolic landscape.

It is located on an old track that linked Bourges to Nevers. A long time ago he was considered a Gallo-Roman bridge, but recently Jean Mesqui (Engineer and Pavement Engineer) said: «The local archives tell us that such small books, prey of inclement weather and floods, were constantly reconstructed… A refurbishment of the Congy Bridge took place in 1608.» At that time, the administration of the Bridges and Pavements, at the head of which Sully found himself (the strong man of the region), had demolished the old parapets of the bridge and substituted the stone stones; The contractor was a certain Nicolas Gauthier, and the case cost 630 pounds. '. It is not better to say and even though today this bridge jamming Vauvise leads nowhere, it does not prevent it from recently restored…

Looking for a good reason to visit this French village? Here are several! Saint-Amand-Montrond is first the heart of the Hexagon, on the oldest route of France: Jacques Coeur Road. Its imposing fortress and rich cultural heritage will delight history lovers. But Saint-Amand-Montrond is also an «exceptional garden», as the 4 Flowers label rightly awarded. The town and its inhabitants put in place the heart to adorn its streets, its squares and its banks of siding with soft fragrances; The walk is more pleasant!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 2,8 km.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

As follows: Randoland recreational and educational cards are available for download for this walk; Check out www.randoland.fr.

Visible during the Heritage Days.

In a 50-hectare park, including 15 wooded areas, Château de la Roche offers holidays for children aged 4 to 16, with accommodation. Horseback riding on pony, double pony, horse, introduction to driving, archery, swimming pool, farm animal care and learning how to make bread and cheese await both young and old. As for the supervision, it is provided by one person for 6 children, and by one person for 4 grandchildren. There is a reception activity such as cousinades, parties, etc.