🇫🇷 Bourges, France
Hôtel de Bourbon
📍 60 62 Avenue Jean Jaurès, BOURGES, 18000
Photo: official website
Your stay — Hôtel de Bourbon
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Notre-Dame (160 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Église des Carmes (394 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Pierre-le-Guillard (613 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Bonnet (772 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centre commercial Avaricum — 373 m · ~5 min walk
Jardin du Couvent des Ursulines — 243 m · ~3 min walk
Musée du Berry — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Théâtre Jacques-Cœur — 431 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Crédit Agricole — 285 m · ~4 min walk
Pharmacie des Cordeliers — 439 m · ~5 min walk
Bagdad Market — 317 m · ~4 min walk
Nation — 316 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at airports and tourist offices which often charge poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless payment is common for small amounts; Amex is rarely taken.
Not expected — rounding up the bill or leaving small change (1–2 EUR) is appreciated for good service; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A coffee at a café counter costs around 1.20–1.50 EUR; takeaway options are similar.
A lunch menu (plat du jour) with drink costs around 10–12 EUR at a brasserie or boulangerie sandwich for 5–7 EUR.
A main course at an affordable restaurant is typically 10–15 EUR; pizza or a plat du jour in a simple eatery is about 12 EUR.
The pedestrian streets around the cathedral and Place Gordaine have kebab shops, crêperies, and sandwich bars at 5–8 EUR.
Supermarket chains such as Leclerc, Carrefour, and Intermarché are common; Lidl and Aldi offer lower prices.
The main shopping street Rue Moyenne and the Marché Saint-Bonnet area have high-street brands and independent boutiques; the covered market offers second-hand clothes stalls.
A single bus ticket is 1.30 EUR, day pass 4.50 EUR (Agencie Agglobus); the cheapest way from the airport is the airport shuttle bus to the centre (2 EUR).
1) Eat the lunchtime formule (fixed menu) rather than dinner. 2) Buy a carnet of 10 bus tickets for 11 EUR. 3) Visit free attractions like the Cathedral and Marais district walking routes.
Good to know — Bourges
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
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 de Bourbon
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Crédit Agricole — 285 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie des Cordeliers — 439 m · ~5 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 time is check-in at Hôtel de Bourbon?
Check-in at Hôtel de Bourbon is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel de Bourbon?
A lunch menu (plat du jour) with drink costs around 10–12 EUR at a brasserie or boulangerie sandwich for 5–7 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel de Bourbon?
A single bus ticket is 1.30 EUR, day pass 4.50 EUR (Agencie Agglobus); the cheapest way from the airport is the airport shuttle bus to the centre (2 EUR).
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.