Bourges Cultural Centre (Maison de la Culture), the first of its kind in France, was inaugurated in 1963 by André Malraux. A choir forming an integral part of the Centre was founded in 1970, with Daniel Meier as its Musical Director..
On April 7th 1974, the choir became an independent association under the 1901 law, taking on the name Daniel Meier choir and vocal ensemble. Daniel Meier left Bourges on November 23rd 1975, the choir took on its present name Bourges Choral Society (Choeurs de Bourges).
When Daniel Meier left Bourges on November 23rd 1975, the choir took on its present name Bourges Choral Society (Choeurs de Bourges).

Michèle Ambrosetti was appointed Musical Director, and remained until her resignation in December 1995.
She was succeeded by Xavier Lallart, the new Director of the School of Music and Dance, who remained until June 2000..
In September 2000, Bruno Rossignol was appointed as Director of the School of Music and Dance and was the choral society's Musical Director until his move to Paris in June 2006. Emmanuelle Claude was the assistant conductor.
The present Musical and Artistic Director is Catherine Thérode-Laurent, who was appointed in September 2006. Her deputy is Emmanuelle Claude.

The Choral Society is made up of 80 choir members of all ages and professions from Bourges and its surrounding area (Saint Amand, Lignières … ). Rehearsals are held every Monday during term time and last 2 hours.

Their repertoire includes not only well-known classical works which are the mainstay of many a choir's repertoire, but also some more unusual and innovative works such as "Mozart la Nuit" by jazz composer Antoine Hervé.

Thanks to its association with the Bourges School of Music and Dance, the choir sometimes includes children's voices.