Garden of the Archdiocese

The garden of the Archbishopric, in Bourges

The garden of the Archbishopric is an elegant French-style garden at the foot of the cathedral of Bourges. The Bourges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this setting of greenery, which highlights the Gothic masterpiece of the city.

A French-style garden at the foot of the cathedral

Laid out at the foot of Saint-Étienne Cathedral, the garden of the Archbishopric, or garden of the city hall, is an elegant French-style garden. With its designed beds, its symmetrical paths, its lawns, its trimmed trees and its flowered borders, it falls within the tradition of the great classical gardens. A place of promenade and relaxation prized by the people of Bourges, it offers one of the finest viewpoints over the cathedral and constitutes a pleasant setting of greenery in the heart of the city.

What to see

You admire the French-style beds, the symmetrical paths and the flowered borders, as well as one of the finest viewpoints over Saint-Étienne Cathedral. The garden of the Archbishopric is a pleasant setting of greenery in the heart of Bourges. It is a stop for promenade and contemplation.

Practical information

The garden of the Archbishopric lies at the foot of the cathedral, in the heart of Bourges, reachable on foot. It is a public garden freely accessible during opening hours, which vary with the season; its paths suit a stroll. The place is particularly beautiful at flowering time and offers a superb view of the cathedral.

What is the garden of the Archbishopric of Bourges?

An elegant French-style garden laid out at the foot of Saint-Étienne Cathedral, with beds, symmetrical paths and flowered borders, which offers a fine viewpoint over the monument.

Where is the garden of the Archbishopric?

At the foot of the cathedral, in the heart of Bourges.