A storybook figure
A storybook figure. A merchant at the head of a huge network of trading posts, Jacques Cœur was appointed master of the mint to King Charles VII in 1438. He was ennobled in 1441 and became the King’s right-hand man. The palace (1443-1451) is testimony to his rank. Court jealousies led to his arrest in 1451. Escaping from prison, he fled to Rome. He died of disease when leading a Crusade in 1456. Jacques Cœur became a legendary figure and French poet François Villon wrote of his life and deeds.
A public building. The building was used as the town hall in the 17th century and as a tribunal and finally law courts from 1820. It was included on the first official list of historic monuments in 1840.
http://www.palais-jacques-coeur.fr
Parking PAYANT (parking Avaricum, 8 Avenue de Peterborough. Tarif: 0,30 €/15 minutes; 0,60 €/35 minutes; 0,90 €/45 minutes; 1,20 €/1 heure; 2,80 €/3 heures)
Adulte: 8 €
Tarif réduit: 6,50 €
Groupe (à partir de 20 personnes): 6,50 €
Groupe scolaire: 30 €
WC GRATUIT
http://www.palais-jacques-coeur.fr/Preparer-sa-visite/Informations-pratiques/Formulaire-de-contact-du-Palais-Jacques-Coeur