Discovering Bourges

A few people have sent questions about the town I'm in so I've written a quick exposé on Bourges. :o) Bourges is a bustling village with a population of around 80,000. Despite the fact that it is about the same size as Saginaw, it seemed rather overwhelming at first. Now that I've found my way around a bit, it seems much smaller because everything is so centrally located. Bourges is in the center of France, about 2 hours south of Paris by train. Culinary delights of the region include duck, goose, foie gras, mushrooms and goat cheese. Yum... There's also a dessert called a Forestine, but I've yet to discover what that is.
Bourges once served as capital of France and currently is surrounded by the many chateaux left behind by Jacques Coeur, the wealthy financier of Charles VII. His palace still remains in the centre ville, although I've not yet had the chance to see the inside.
Other places to check out include the Cathédrale Saint-Etienne, a 13th century Gothic masterpiece, and the numerous museums highliting the work of local artists.
Bourges' long history is apparent in its half-timbered houses and winding cobblestone streets. Because its off the beaten path of the standard tourist, it has managed to maintain some of its old-world charm and the people here are very eager to share their town with you.
The weather here is comparable to that of Michigan although I've heard that the winters are milder. Being in a relatively flat region, far from major bodies of water, this makes sense. They do get some snow, but only a few inches. I guess winter here is marked by grey, dismal days. Something to look forward to. :o)