Ramparts promenade

The promenade of the Ramparts, in Bourges

The promenade of the Ramparts follows the line of the former Gallo-Roman fortifications of Bourges. The Bourges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this ancient testimony, one of the oldest enclosures of the city.

In the footsteps of the ancient enclosure

The promenade of the Ramparts follows the line of the former Gallo-Roman enclosure of Bourges, the ancient Avaricum. This elliptical rampart once enclosed the heart of the ancient city and testifies to the importance of the city in the Roman era. Walking along its vestiges, you discover sections of wall, towers and perspectives over the city, in a green setting. The promenade offers a pleasant historic route through the centuries, from the ancient origins of Bourges to today.

What to see

Here you discover the sections of wall, the towers and the vestiges of the elliptical Gallo-Roman enclosure, with perspectives over the city, in a green setting. The promenade of the Ramparts testifies to the ancient origins of Bourges. It is a stop for lovers of history and walking, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The promenade of the Ramparts runs along the old centre of Bourges, reachable on foot. It is a public open-air route, freely accessible, which follows the vestiges of the ancient enclosure. It is best to bring good shoes to walk along its course through the streets and gardens.

What is the promenade of the Ramparts of Bourges?

A route that follows the line of the former elliptical Gallo-Roman enclosure of Bourges, the ancient Avaricum, with sections of wall, towers and vestiges.

Where is the promenade of the Ramparts?

Along the old centre of Bourges, in the Cher.