Hôtel des Échevins

The Hôtel des Échevins, in Bourges

The Hôtel des Échevins is a fine Gothic and Renaissance building of Bourges, housing an art museum. The Bourges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this former residence of the magistrates of the city, classified as a historic monument.

The former residence of the aldermen

Classified as a historic monument from the nineteenth century, the Hôtel des Échevins was built at the end of the fifteenth century to host the aldermen, the municipal magistrates who administered Bourges. It stands out by its fine staircase turret and its decor blending flamboyant Gothic and first influences of the Renaissance. It today houses a museum devoted notably to the work of the painter Maurice Estève, native of the region. It is one of the finest mansions of the city.

What to see

You admire the fine staircase turret and the decor blending flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance, as well as the museum devoted notably to the painter Maurice Estève. The Hôtel des Échevins is one of the finest mansions of Bourges. It is a stop for lovers of art and heritage.

Practical information

The Hôtel des Échevins lies in the heart of Bourges, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired; the visit of the museum follows its own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What were the aldermen of Bourges?

The municipal magistrates who administered the city; the Hôtel des Échevins, built at the end of the fifteenth century to host them, today houses an art museum.

Where is the Hôtel des Échevins?

In the heart of Bourges, in the Cher.