Le Cedre Bleu
A historic guest house with garden-view rooms and a real breakfast spread
Superb · 489 reviews
About this stay
The garden is the centrepiece here, large enough to host a sun terrace and outdoor seating, and set behind a historic building whose age shows in the room proportions rather than in any forced decor. Rooms come with garden views, private bathrooms, and work desks, and family rooms are available for those travelling with children. Breakfast runs beyond the usual coffee and bread, with pancakes, cheese, and fruit served daily, and private check-in and daily housekeeping keep the stay running smoothly. The Esteve Museum is a six-minute walk, Cathedrale St-Etienne 800 metres, and the National School of Arts 600 metres, putting most of the old town's cultural sights within a ten-minute radius.
- Garden views
- Sun terrace
- Daily breakfast
- Family rooms
Our take
A strong pick for travellers who want a proper breakfast and a garden to sit in without paying hotel prices for either. The historic building has genuine age rather than a themed finish. Families needing a lift or extensive baby equipment should confirm in advance, since this reads as a traditional guest house rather than a full-service hotel.
- ✓Ask for a garden-view room specifically when you book, they go first among returning guests
- ✓Walk to the National School of Arts in the morning, it is 600 metres and quieter before midday
- ✓Use the bicycle parking if you are exploring Bourges by bike, the old town is compact enough for it
Why we love it
- Historic building with a genuine garden
- Daily breakfast beyond the standard basics
- Six-minute walk to the Esteve Museum
- Private check-in and daily housekeeping
Why guests love itOur editorial visit noted the breakfast first: pancakes, cheese, and fruit is a genuine spread rather than the usual continental basics, served in a setting with a real garden and sun terrace behind a historic facade. It reads as a guest house with its own routine rather than a room-only rental, which suits travellers who want a bit of hosted structure to their stay.
Guest reviews
Superb · based on 489 reviews