Bourges is one of France's most well kept secrets. The cathedral was started at the same time as Chartres, and it's of the same high quality as its more famous rival - some would say it's better. And the city has more surviving half timbered houses than almost anywhere else in France. There are fine late Gothic palaces and delightful cobbled streets.
Yet you won't find throngs of tourists in the streets - or even in the cathedral.
Our Podtourâ?¢ shows you around the city, starting with the...