Your stay — Hôtel d'Angleterre
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The Property — Hôtel d'Angleterre
Hôtel d'Angleterre sits at the corner of Place des Quatre Piliers, the medieval heart of Bourges, with a cream stone façade and blue shutters that don't try too hard. The lobby feels old-school French: creaky parquet, a bouquet of dried flowers on the sideboard, and a receptionist who knows the cathedral’s visiting hours by heart. It’s a three-star in spirit trying to be a four-star — decently comfortable, but the real draw is waking up on the edge of the old town, two minutes from the cathedral. Best for solo travellers or couples who want a quiet, central base without frills.
Chronicles of Bourges
Bourges began as the Gallic capital of the Bituriges tribe, later Roman Avaricum, before becoming a key medieval stronghold of the Dukes of Berry. Its soaring Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built in the 13th century and remains one of France’s finest examples of High Gothic architecture, famous for its five-aisled nave and intact stained glass. The city’s timber-framed houses and half-timbered lanes, especially around Place Gordaine, still feel lifted from the 15th century. Today Bourges is a quiet administrative and university centre, home to the National School of Art and the annual Printemps de Bourges music festival. It punches above its weight for cultural heritage but never draws the crowds of the Loire châteaux or Paris.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bourges guide →Best months
May and June: warm days (20–24°C), late sunsets at 9pm, the cathedral’s glass catches the evening light brilliantly. September also works — harvest and fewer tourists.
Peak / festival surge
April is the peak: the Printemps de Bourges rock and pop festival (mid–late April) fills the city in 4 days. Hotel prices can double then; book 6 months ahead or avoid. July–August is moderately busy with family holiday traffic.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and early June, or all of September: rooms often 20–30% off peak, clear skies, and you can walk the old town without jostling.
Weather & packing
June in Bourges can swing between a humid heatwave (35°C) and a cool, drizzly day (15°C). Pack a light rainjacket and a decent windbreaker in your carry-on — the weather here plays tricks even in summer.
Live City Briefing — Bourges
- The tram line T1 (to the Aéroport de Bourges) is suspended until July 2026 for track upgrades; use bus lines 2 and 3 to reach the hotel from the station, or it’s a 15-min walk from Bourges Gare.
- The Marais de Bourges marshes have reopened their northern footpath after winter flooding repairs — it’s a fine early evening loop for birdwatchers, 20 min walk southeast.
- The Printemps de Bourges festival (23–26 April 2026) will use Place Séraucourt as its main outdoor stage; expect amplified sound nearby till midnight, but the hotel’s thin walls make earplugs a good bet if you stay then.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel d'Angleterre, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These are furthest from street noise and the lift is small but reaches all floors.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms overlooking Place des Quatre Piliers on floors 1 or 2. The square has a restaurant and bar crowd until late, and the thin double glazing doesn't cut it.
Best views
Rooms on the third or fourth floor at the front give you a look over the square's medieval rooftops and the cathedral spire. Not spectacular, but pleasant in good light.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The lift stops here, but foot traffic is minimal and street sound drops off noticeably.
🔊 Noise notes
Place des Quatre Piliers is a lively pedestrianised square with outdoor tables, so expect chatter and clinking until 11 pm on summer nights. The small lift has a mechanical hum when in use, audible in rooms directly adjacent. No bar or disco in the hotel itself.
Insider tips
1. For parking, use Parking Saint-Bonnet (rue Saint-Bonnet) – it's a 5-minute walk and costs 12 € for 24 hours. Book a space online in advance during festival weekends. 2. Mention you need the ground-floor double room at booking if stairs are an issue — there's only one and it's not adapted, but it saves the lift shuffle.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hôtel d'Angleterre
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 20 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms on landing page.
Small passenger lift serves all guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader on lobby tablet; no physical papers delivered.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 subject to 30 € fee (if room available).
Complimentary left luggage for day of arrival/departure.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift accessible; no specially adapted guest rooms; one ground-floor double room available on request.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Saint-Bonnet (rue Saint-Bonnet, 5 min walk), 12 € for 24 hours. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1.50 € per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full stay amount may be pre-authorised upon booking; 50 € incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Saint-Pierre-le-Guillard (790 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Crypte gallo-romaine de Sainte-Blandine (846 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Cathédrale Saint-Étienne (877 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Église évangélique - Assemblée de Dieu (939 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centre commercial Avaricum — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Descente de Séraucourt — 413 m · ~5 min walk
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle — 217 m · ~3 min walk
Le 22 d'Auron — 71 m · ~1 min walk
Aire de jeux Lahitolle — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Crédit Agricole — 759 m · ~9 min walk
Pharmacie de la Croix Blanche — 589 m · ~7 min walk
Mini marché Barbès — 598 m · ~7 min walk
Prado — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist offices which charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless is common for small amounts; Amex is rarely accepted.
Not expected — service is included. Round up the bill or leave small change for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A coffee at a standard café counter — about €1.20–€1.50.
A lunch menu (plat du jour) in a simple brasserie or bistro — around €11–€14.
A main course in an affordable neighbourhood restaurant — roughly €13–€17.
Kebab shops and crêperies around Place Gordaine and the pedestrian streets near the cathedral offer cheap eats from €6–€9.
Supermarkets like Leclerc, Carrefour (including Carrefour Express city-centre), and Lidl are common.
Chain stores like H&M, C&A, and Kiabi are on the main shopping streets (Rue Moyenne and Rue Coursarlon); there's also a market on Saturday mornings.
Buy a carnet of 10 bus tickets for about €13. The cheapest from the airport is the shuttle bus (line 7) to the station for around €1.70. Otherwise walk — the centre is compact.
Eat lunch out instead of dinner — fixed-price menus are cheaper. Fill a water bottle at public fountains. Use the city's free walking tour (check tourist office times) instead of paid guided tours.
Good to know — Bourges
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bourges, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel d'Angleterre
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Crédit Agricole — 759 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de la Croix Blanche — 589 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Gare SNCF Bourges → Hôtel Olympia (arrêt: Rue Moyenne)
💡 Buy a single ticket at the station kiosk before boarding (no phone tap). Get off at Rue Moyenne, then walk 200m south. Avoid rush hour 17:00-18:30 — the tram gets packed with students.
Paris Gare de Lyon → Bourges Gare SNCF
💡 Buy tickets on SNCF Connect at least 2 weeks ahead for €19 fares. From gare, it's a 10-min walk west on Rue du Grand Meaulnes to the hotel. No luggage lockers at Bourges station.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) → Hôtel Olympia, 4 Rue de la Halle, Bourges
💡 Book with Allo Taxi Bourges 48h ahead for a fixed price. Airport pick-up at arrivals hall B. They'll help with bags and drop you right at the hotel doorstep.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) → Bourges Gare Routière
💡 This FlixBus direct line (book on FlixBus app) drops at the bus station. Walk 5 mins south down Rue Jacques Rivière to Hôtel Olympia. Cash only on board; prepay online for cheaper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Ask for a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These are furthest from street noise and the lift is small but reaches all floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Steer clear of rooms overlooking Place des Quatre Piliers on floors 1 or 2. The square has a restaurant and bar crowd until late, and the thin double glazing doesn't cut it.
Is Hôtel d'Angleterre noisy?
Place des Quatre Piliers is a lively pedestrianised square with outdoor tables, so expect chatter and clinking until 11 pm on summer nights. The small lift has a mechanical hum when in use, audible in rooms directly adjacent. No bar or disco in the hotel itself.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Rooms on the third or fourth floor at the front give you a look over the square's medieval rooftops and the cathedral spire. Not spectacular, but pleasant in good light.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
1. For parking, use Parking Saint-Bonnet (rue Saint-Bonnet) – it's a 5-minute walk and costs 12 € for 24 hours. Book a space online in advance during festival weekends. 2. Mention you need the ground-floor double room at booking if stairs are an issue — there's only one and it's not adapted, but it saves the lift shuffle.
What time is check-in at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Check-in at Hôtel d'Angleterre is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel d'Angleterre have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 20 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms on landing page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel d'Angleterre?
1.50 € per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel d'Angleterre?
A lunch menu (plat du jour) in a simple brasserie or bistro — around €11–€14.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel d'Angleterre?
Buy a carnet of 10 bus tickets for about €13. The cheapest from the airport is the shuttle bus (line 7) to the station for around €1.70. Otherwise walk — the centre is compact.
When is the best time to visit Bourges?
May and June: warm days (20–24°C), late sunsets at 9pm, the cathedral’s glass catches the evening light brilliantly. September also works — harvest and fewer tourists.
Top Attractions in Bourges
💡 The interior courtyard is a quiet spot for a break. Free guided tour in French every Saturday at 15:00—ask at the desk. Pick up the free audio guide if available.
💡 Free on first Sunday of month. Check the temporary exhibition schedule—sometimes it's worth the €5 extra. Climb to the top floor for a view of the cathedral roof.
💡 Bring bread for the ducks. The rose garden is best in June. Free public toilets at the main entrance.
💡 Best visited on a weekday morning for peace. Pick up a free walking map from the tourist office. Some paths can be muddy after rain—wear sturdy shoes.
💡 Visit late afternoon for the best light through the south windows. Free guided tours in July-August start at 10:00 from the tourist office opposite.