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JACQUES-CŒUR PALACE

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10 bis, rue Jacques-Coeur, 18000Bourges, France
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2025
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This palace is one of the finest examples of Gothic civil architecture in France, with two facades reflecting its history.

Born around 1400, Jacques Cœur was a major figure in history. He built his wealth on trade and coinage as the King's Grand Argentier. His palace, completed in 1451 on a Gallo-Roman rampart, is a Gothic masterpiece with a medieval façade and an Italianate facade. The place is packed with symbols, from exotic trees to alchemical signs. You'll find the shell and the heart, his emblems, associated with the fleur-de-lis. Imprisoned in 1456, he died in exile in Chios. His motto: "Nothing is impossible to a valiant heart".

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jeanmichmuch
jeanmichmuch
Visited in october 2023
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incontournable
Encore un bâtiment incontournable de votre visite pédestre de la ville! La façade extérieure est magnifiquement travaillée et ornée, de plus avec une rénovation récente c'est sublime, la cour intérieure avec ses tourelles est du même style, incroyable!
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Laure417
Laure417
Visited in may 2023
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Palais Jacques-Cœur 18000 Bourges
Le Palais Jacques-Cœur est un magnifique bâtiment aux grandes dimensions situé à Bourges. Je n’avais pas forcément le temps d’attendre l’heure de la visite organisée pour découvrir l’intérieur et je me suis contentée des extérieurs, au demeurant superbes. De multiples détails attirent et retiennent l’attention, comme autant de beautés à contempler. Ce palais aura assurément ma visite complète lorsque je pourrai retourner dans cette belle ville, car ce que j’en ai déjà vu m’a ravi.
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Marylou_18
Marylou_18
Visited in july 2019
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visite
Visite à 14 heures peu de monde ce qui nous a permis de profiter grandement de notre guide
le palais est aussi impressionnant de l'exterieur que de l'intérieur
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Arpenteur2terroirs
Arpenteur2terroirs
Visited in may 2018
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Superbe demeure, devenue "Palais" à la suite de l'installation de la Cour d'appel de justice.

La visite guidée, proposée par un guide du Centre des Monuments Nationaux, est plus qu'intéressante.

Personnage fascinant ce Jacques Coeur !
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cygne73
cygne73
Visited in august 2017
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Le palais est grandiose. Un bel exemple d'architecture gothique civil. On comprend la réussite de Jacques Coeur, commerçant, en voyant son palais. La statue de Jacques Coeur, habillé en habit typique XVe siècle, est située sur la petite place en face de l'entrée du palais.
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