Here are our ideas for days out with kids in and around Bourges, each one checked, for little ones and older kids alike. Here are 30 ideas picked from over 8,500 outings in the Trottimap app.
Shows and workshops
Maison de la Culture de Bourges · Bourges (18)
Housed since 2021 near place Séraucourt, the Bourges national stage programmes theatre, dance, puppetry and circus, with family events from 6 months and classic plays for secondary pupils.
Leisure parks
Les Mystères de Bourges · Bourges (18)
Les Mystères de Bourges runs trails that sit halfway between an escape game and a walk, built around the heritage of the old town.
Museums and science
Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Bourges · Bourges (18)
On the banks of the Auron, the natural history museum covers the evolution of life, Earth's history, the human body and astronomy across 2000 m², with many mounted animals.
Castles and heritage
Chasses aux décors GéoMOTifs · Bourges (18)
Designed with the city's heritage department, the GéoMOTifs decoration hunts are played with the free Baludik app.
Castles and heritage
Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Bourges · Bourges (18)
A World Heritage site, Bourges cathedral impresses children with its huge nave without a transept and its stained glass from the 13th to the 17th century, fun to study panel by panel.
Parks and nature
Jardin des Prés-Fichaux · Bourges (18)
Near the aquatic centre, this Art Deco garden, listed as a Remarkable Garden, lines up geometric clipped hedges, long yew walks, ponds and fountains.
Castles and heritage
Palais Jacques Cœur · Bourges (18)
In the heart of the old town, the palace of Jacques Cœur, a wealthy 15th century merchant, is visited through its spiral staircases, painted chapel and steam rooms.
Parks and nature
Marais de Bourges · Bourges (18)
A few minutes' walk from the cathedral, these 135 hectares of vegetable gardens ringed by canals form a maze of waterside paths.
Sport and adventure
Patinoire Sarah Abitbol · Bourges (18)
At the Quais du Prado, the covered municipal rink lends skates in every size and sets up small circuits for children.
Pools, beaches and water
Centre nautique Raymond Boisdé · Bourges (18)
A short walk from the station, the aquatic centre keeps its 50 metre outdoor pool open even in winter, next to the indoor pools.
Museums and science
Musée du Train et des Équipages militaires · Bourges (18)
Inside the Bourges military schools, this Army museum tells two centuries of history of the soldiers in charge of transport and supply.
Pools, beaches and water
Plage et base de voile du lac du Val d'Auron · Bourges (18)
Less than two kilometres from the centre, Lake Auron has a sandy beach in summer with a swimming area watched by lifeguards in the afternoon.
Leisure parks
Le Village de Noé · Bourges (18)
At Le Village de Noé in Bourges, children up to 10 step into a town built to their size where they try out different jobs through play.
Leisure parks
Défi'Land Bourges · Bourges (18)
On the Charité road, this indoor play centre keeps toddlers apart from older children, who race through the slides and nets of the big frame.
Sport and adventure
Centre équestre du Val d'Auron · Bourges (18)
A stone's throw from the Auron lake, next to the rowing school and the tennis courts, this certified riding centre welcomes beginners and experienced riders.
Pools, beaches and water
Piscine des Gibjoncs · Bourges (18)
In the north of Bourges, the Gibjoncs pool has a 25-metre basin whose roof opens in fine weather.
Pools, beaches and water
Centre nautique de Saint-Doulchard · Saint-Doulchard (18)
In the heart of Saint-Doulchard, the municipal swimming centre combines an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and an open-air paddling pool that only opens in summer.
Leisure parks
Stargames Arena (Karting Arena Bourges) · Saint-Germain-du-Puy (18)
Behind the retail park, this large complex brings together an electric karting track open from age 7, a two-storey laser game and Prison Island, a series of challenge rooms.
Leisure parks
Fun Sport Factory · Saint-Germain-du-Puy (18)
In an industrial-style hall in Saint-Germain-du-Puy, Fun Sport Factory gathers unusual games from age 7: Lü, an interactive game projected onto a wall, connected climbing, snookball, a kind of giant pool played…
Leisure parks
Espace Bourges (bowling, BattleKart, laser game) · Saint-Doulchard (18)
North of Bourges, this big leisure complex lines up bowling lanes, a BattleKart where you drive on a track projected onto the floor, a laser game, virtual reality and a mini golf…
Parks and nature
Espèces Game aux Chaumes du Verniller · La Chapelle-Saint-Ursin (18)
The regional conservatory of natural areas has hidden a treasure on this protected site in La Chapelle-Saint-Ursin.
Shows and workshops
Centre culturel Louis-Aragon · Saint-Florent-sur-Cher (18)
The town's performance hall in Saint-Florent-sur-Cher, the Louis-Aragon cultural centre hosts many shows for young audiences, as well as concerts, plays and local association events.
Shows and workshops
Cinéma Le Rio · Saint-Florent-sur-Cher (18)
Rated art-house with the young audiences label, the municipal Le Rio cinema shows major films soon after release and "1, 2, 3 Ciné" screenings for toddlers, with a snack or a story.
Sport and adventure
Karting Ledoux · Levet (18)
South of Bourges, this 1200 metre circuit also welcomes the youngest: small karts from age 3 for those still on stabilisers on their bikes, then junior karts from age 7.
Museums and science
Micro-Folie de Saint-Florent-sur-Cher · Saint-Florent-sur-Cher (18)
At the entrance to the Saint-Florent-sur-Cher library, the Micro-Folie shows thousands of works lent by the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles or the Centre Pompidou on a big screen.
Castles and heritage
Château Charles VII · Mehun-sur-Yèvre (18)
Built by Jean de Berry on an older fortress, this palace was one of Charles VII's favourite residences.
Pools, beaches and water
Canoë-kayak club mehunois · Mehun-sur-Yèvre (18)
The Mehun-sur-Yèvre canoe club rents its boats to families, with advice so you can set off on your own.
Parks and nature
Aire naturelle de l'étang de Farges · Menetou-Salon (18)
On the Méridienne cycle route, the Farges pond has a play meadow, a pétanque court, a refreshment stall and an educational trail along a wet meadow.
Sport and adventure
Club hippique de la forêt d'Allogny · Allogny (18)
Set in the middle of the woods, this riding club teaches on horses and ponies and uses the tracks of the Allogny forest for rides and treks.
Animals and farms
Fili'gr'âne, l'âne et la nature · Allogny (18)
On the edge of the Allogny forest, Fili'gr'âne offers an introduction with the donkeys on site, then guided outings of three or six kilometres on two forest trails.
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