 In the Middle Ages, Berry became the centre of the Duchy of Berry.It is also known for an illuminated manuscript produced in the 14th–15th century called "Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry".The name of "Berry", like that of its capital, Bourges, originated with the Gaulish tribe of the Bituriges,
who settled in the area before the Roman armies of Julius Caesar conquered Gaul.