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Bourges (pop. 76,000) is a city in central France. It is the préfecture ( capital) of the département of Cher, and was also the capital of the former province of Berry.1 Geography
Bourges is located on the Yèvre river.
2 Sights
Its Gothic cathedral (built 1195– 1255) has been added to the list of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1992.
3 Miscellaneous
Serge Lepeltier became mayor of the city in 19951995 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). It has a Golden number of 1, and was the first year of the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995- 2005): http://www. org/culture/indigenous . Events January events Ja and again in 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap.
The Printemps de Bourges Rock Music festival takes place in Bourges every year.
4 Colleges and universities
5 External links
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Cities, towns and villages of France
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