Practical information

Here you will find all the practical information you need to prepare your visit to the crypt and tower of Bourges cathedral.

Opening times

CRYPT

Guided tour only (every day except Sunday morning)

April10.15am; 11.15am; 2.30pm; 3.45pm; 5pm

May - August10am; 11.15am; 2.30pm; 4pm; 5.30pmSpecial closingon 14 May

September 10.15am; 11.15am; 2.30pm; 3.45pm; 5pm

October - March 10am; 11.15am; 2.30pm; 3.30pm; 4.30pm

TOUR

Guided tours for individuals only(Fridays and Saturdays all day, Sunday afternoons and public holidays)

From 4 July to 31 August 9.45am; 10.45am; 2.15pm; 3.15pm; 4.15pm; 5.15pm

Closed: Sunday mornings, 1 January, 1 May, 1 and 11 November and 25 December.

Fares

For individuals

Individual rate for the crypt (guided visit only)

9 €

Individual tour price (guided visit only)

7 €

Combined ticket for the cathedral crypt and Jacques Coeur Palace (due to work on the Chaussée tower in the palace)

12 instead of €14

Free
  • Under 18s
  • 18-25 years (nationals of European Union countries and legal non-European residents in France)
  • Disabled person and accompanying adult
  • Jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old)
  • Valid Education Pass
  • The first Sunday in the months of November to March

See details of free admission conditions below

Visitors eligible for free admission

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Partnership fares
7,50 €
6 €

Group rates
Crypt7,50 €
Combined ticket for the Cathedral Crypt and Jacques Coeur Palace (due to works on the Chaussée tower of the Palace)8 instead of €12
  • From 20 paying adults
  • Any person coming with a tourism professional with no minimum number of people
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Payment method

  • cash
  • credit cards
  • cheque
  • Culture cheque
  • holiday vouchers (ANCV)

Access and transport

Crypt and tower of Bourges cathedral

place Etienne Dolet
18000 Bourges
How to get there

By car

A10 from Paris, then A71 towards Bourges, exit number 7. Bourges cathedral is located in the heart of the historic town centre of Bourges.

By bike

The city of Bourges has a number of facilities and services that make it easy to get to by bike.

By train

Bourges station.

Services and visiting conditions

  • Crypt: 2 people minimum / 49 people maximum
  • Tower: 2 people minimum / 18 people maximum. Not recommended for pregnant women or people with heart problems.
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Photos authorised without stand

Disabled

Find out more about the services and facilities available to disabled visitors.

Consult the dedicated page

Vigipirate plan

Level: Urgence attentat of the Vigipirate plan

To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. To find out more

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