Bourges

Bourges is a city in central France on the Yevre river. It is the capital of the branch of Cher, and additionally turned into the capital of the previous province of Berry. The call of the town derives both from the Bituriges, the call of the original inhabitants. The Celts known as it Avaricon; Latin-speakers: Avaricum. In 52 BC, the 6th year of the Gallic Wars the Gauls were practising a scorched earth coverage to attempt to deny Caesar's forces materials, however the population of Avaricum begged not to have their city burned.

It became briefly spared because of its true defences supplied through the surrounding marshes, a river that nearly encircled it, and a sturdy southern wall. Julius Caesar's forces, though, captured and destroyed the city, killing all but 800 of its inhabitants. Bourges' important football team are Bourges Football 18. It is likewise domestic to the women's basketball club CJM Bourges Basket, which has gained more than one titles in home and European basketball. Bourges XV is the optimal rugby group within the region, currently gambling in French National Division, Federal three.