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

The centre in Le Bourges specifically prepares those children who want to join the police, with work towards the entrance exam, rigorous sport activity and hands-on experience at the nearby police headquarters.

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

In 1438 Charles VII. convened at Bourges an assembly composed of leading prelates, councillors, and princes of the royal blood, to which the Pope and the Council of Basel both sent delegates.

From A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance by Ogg, Frederic Austin

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