Grange aux Dîmes: Tithe Barn

The Tithe Barn, in Bourges

The Tithe Barn is a medieval building located opposite the north portal of the cathedral of Bourges. The Bourges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this old building, a witness of the collection of the tithe in the Middle Ages.

A witness of the medieval tithe

Located opposite the north portal of the cathedral, the Tithe Barn is a fine medieval building. In the Middle Ages, the products of the tithe were stored there, the tax in kind that the peasants had to pay to the Church, levied on the harvests. This robust building testifies to the economic and religious organisation of the episcopal city. Restored, it today hosts cultural uses and constitutes, by its proximity to the cathedral, a precious vestige of medieval Bourges.

What to see

You admire the robust medieval building, a witness of the collection of the tithe in the Middle Ages, opposite the north portal of the cathedral. The Tithe Barn is a precious vestige of medieval Bourges. It is a stop for lovers of history, to be explored on foot near the cathedral.

Practical information

The Tithe Barn lies opposite the north portal of the cathedral, in the heart of Bourges, reachable on foot. You mainly admire its exterior from the public space; access inside depends on the cultural programme, which varies. It is best to enquire before coming.

What was the Tithe Barn of Bourges for?

To store the products of the tithe, the tax in kind paid to the Church, levied on the harvests; this medieval building faces the north portal of the cathedral.

Where is the Tithe Barn?

Opposite the north portal of the cathedral, in the heart of Bourges.