Bourges

American

[boorzh] / burʒ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Cher, in central France: known for its cathedral.

Bourges British

/ burʒ /

noun

a city in central France. Pop: 72 480 (1999)

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Two nursing homes in southeastern France have funded improvements, and another in the central town of Bourges plans to do so soon.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

For three days the BBC was able to speak to the children, first in Agde and then at another centre in Bourges in central France.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

Public Enemy performs in Bourges, France, in 2013.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2014

The duke’s scenes were shot at the Palais Jacques Coeur in Bourges and a castle outside Tours.

From New York Times • May 19, 2010

Have you ever gone there from Tours, or come there the opposite way, from Bourges through Vierzon and Montrichard?

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