Practical information

Here you'll find all the practical information you need to prepare your visit to the crypt and tower of Bourges Cathedral.

Opening hours

CRYPT

Guided tour only (every day except Sunday morning)

April
10h15 ; 11h15 ; 14h30 ; 15h45 ; 17h

May - August
10h ; 11h15 ; 14h30 ; 16h ; 17h30

September
10h15 ; 11h15 ; 14h30 ; 15h45 ; 17h

October - March
10h ; 11h15 ; 14h30 ; 15h30 ; 16h30

TOUR

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

July1 to August 27
9:45 am; 10:45 am; 2:15 pm; 3:15 pm; 4:15 pm; 5:15 pm

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

Rates

Rates 2024

For individuals

 

Crypt individual rate (guided tour only)

9 €

Individual tour price (guided tour only)

7 €

Combined ticket for cathedral crypt and Jacques Coeur Palace

14 €

Free

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

    See details of free admission conditions below
 

Visitors eligible for free admission

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Group rates

 
Crypt7,50 €
Combined ticket for cathedral crypt and Jacques Coeur Palace12 €
  • From 20 paying adults
  • Any person coming with a tourism professional with no minimum number of participants
 
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Payment method

  • cash
  • credit cards
  • check
  • Culture check
  • vacation voucher (ANCV)

Access and transport

Bourges cathedral crypt and tower

place Etienne Dolet
18000 Bourges
How to get there
BY CAR

A10 from Paris, then A71 direction Bourges, exit number 7
Bourges Cathedral is located in the heart of Bourges' historic city center.

BY BIKE

The city of Bourges offers a wide range of facilities and services for comfortable cycling.

BY TRAIN

The train station is within walking distance (1.8 km).

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 allowed without stand

Disabled

Find out more about our services and facilities for disabled visitors.

Consult the dedicated page

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