Bourges Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Bourges, France. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Stephen and is the seat of the Archbishop of Bourges. Built atop an earlier Romanesque church from 1195 until 1230, it is largely in the High Gothic or Classic Gothic architectural style and was constructed at about the same time as Chartres Cathedral. The cathedral is particularly known for the great size and unity of its interior, the sculptural decoration of its portals, and the large collection of 13th century stained glass windows. Owing to its quintessential Gothic architecture, the cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
Bourges Cathedral
Bourges Cathedral (background) depicted in the 15th century
Interior of Bourges Cathedral, depicted in the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (15th century)
The west portals depicted in the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (15th century)
Bourges is a commune in central France on the river Yèvre. It is the capital of the department of Cher, and also was the capital city of the former province of Berry.
Bourges Cathedral
Bourges in 1820
Half-timbered houses in Place Gordaine
Palais Jacques Cœur