The Cher and the town of Bourges maintain the memory of the era when there were famous: the 15th century. During this period of time, out of all the characters that marked the Berry and France, the 3 most distinguished are; King Charles VII, Duc Jean de Berry and Jacques Cœur, the King’s “Argentier” (treasurer).

In literature, 2 writers from the beginning of the 20th century have built their work on their native region, the Haut-Berry: Alain-Fournier who wrote the "Grand Meaulnes", and Marguerite Audoux, who was awarded the “Prix Fémina with "Marie Claire".