Palais Jacques Cœur, Bourges: Entry Ticket & Audio Guide

Discover a magnificent 15th-century palace and the extraordinary story of a medieval merchant with our audioguide
Step into the world of Jacques Cœur, one of the most influential and ambitious figures of medieval France. Explore his magnificent residence in Bourges, a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic architecture that reflects the wealth, ambition, and international connections of its remarkable owner.

Built between 1443 and 1451, the palace reveals the extraordinary rise of a merchant who became a powerful financier to King Charles VII. As you explore its richly decorated rooms, elegant courtyards, sculpted façades, and intricate architectural details, discover how commerce, royal patronage, and personal ambition shaped life in 15th-century France.

With your audio guide, uncover the stories behind the palace's distinctive features, from its elaborate stonework and monumental fireplaces to the details that reveal the daily life and aspirations of its residents. Learn about medieval trade networks, Jacques Cœur's relationship with the French crown, and the dramatic events that transformed his fortunes.

Explore at your own pace and experience one of France's most remarkable surviving examples of late medieval civil architecture.

Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.

Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.