Bourges Cathedral Bourges, France

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Exterior view of the ship-like choir and apse with flying buttresses. Bourges Cathedral (completed 1214) from the southeast. Holly Hayes all photos →

Bourges Cathedral is one of the finest and earliest Gothic cathedrals in France, featuring a long and narrow floor plan, dramatic flying buttresses, charming portal sculptures and a magnificent collection of medieval stained glass.

Location map of Bourges Cathedral, Bourges, France. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Bourges Cathedral, Bourges, France. Click to enlarge.