Former cultural centre

The former House of Culture, in Bourges

The former House of Culture is a fine twentieth-century building, classified as a historic monument, in Bourges. The Bourges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this brick building, a witness of the cultural policy and the architecture of its era.

A brick building of the twentieth century

Built between 1936 and 1938, this fine building designed in light red bricks was originally intended to become a function hall. Built by the city architect, Marcel Pinon, it was completed by performance and exhibition halls. It later became one of the first houses of culture of France, as part of the post-war cultural policy. Classified as a historic monument, this building testifies to the architecture of the 1930s and to the commitment of Bourges to culture.

What to see

You admire the 1930s architecture in light red bricks of the building, one of the first houses of culture of France, designed by the architect Marcel Pinon. This building testifies to the commitment of Bourges to culture. It is a stop for lovers of architecture and history, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The former House of Culture lies in Bourges, reachable on foot. You mainly admire its architecture from the public space; access inside depends on the programme and the current uses, which vary. It is best to enquire before coming.

When was the former House of Culture built?

Between 1936 and 1938, by the city architect Marcel Pinon; in light red bricks, it became one of the first houses of culture of France.

Where is the former House of Culture of Bourges?

In Bourges, in the Cher.