Bourges designated European Capital of Culture in 2028
The city of Bourges has been designated as the future European Capital of Culture in 2028, ahead of cities like Rouen, Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand. This nomination was announced by Rossella Tarantino, president of the jury in charge of choosing the French city which will benefit from this prestigious title.
This designation is a real recognition for Bourges, which will become the fifth French city to receive this title since its creation in 1985. It is also a source of great pride for the residents and local authorities who worked hard to present a convincing application.
Bourges’ candidacy stood out by offering a different and innovative vision of the European Capital of Culture. The city, medium-sized with around 64,000 inhabitants, has highlighted its desire to use culture as a lever for human, social and economic development. Bourges aspires to become a true cultural destination, open to all audiences.
This nomination is also an opportunity to highlight medium-sized towns and their cultural potential. Bourges wishes to prove that it is possible for a medium-sized city to compete with large metropolises and become a true artistic and cultural center.
The title of European Capital of Culture offers numerous economic and tourist opportunities for the chosen city. The example of Marseille, which was European Capital of Culture in 2013, is particularly inspiring. The city welcomed more than 11 million visitors and benefited from economic benefits estimated at 500 million euros.
Bourges can therefore hope to see many visitors flocking to it and benefit from significant economic benefits. The city will have the chance to develop large-scale cultural projects, organize exhibitions, festivals and even build new museums. The success of the Spring Festival, which highlights current music, is already a good indicator of the city’s cultural dynamics.
Finally, this designation as European Capital of Culture is great recognition for Bourges and a springboard for its future development. The city will be able to benefit from increased notoriety on the international scene and position itself as a leading cultural destination.
In conclusion, the designation of Bourges as European Capital of Culture in 2028 is a real consecration for the city and a great opportunity for development. Culture will be at the heart of the economic and tourist development of the city, which will thus be able to shine in Europe and attract many visitors. A great recognition for a city that relies on culture to stand out and position itself on the international scene.