Château de Brée
Brée Castle
Brée
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- Brée
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Château de Brée stands in Brée (Mayenne), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Standing on the banks of the Jouanne river, this castle belonged to the Le Cornu family for over two centuries and brings together several architectural periods, from its medieval origins to its Renaissance façades. Visitors can see a 15th century keep known as the Gloriette tower, a residence decorated with carved coats of arms, and a garden recreated after designs by Olivier de Serres. Long used as a farm, the site has been under restoration for more than forty years.
What to know
- The site is located at La Grande Courbe, in Brée, Mayenne.
- The visit includes the courtyard, the seigneurial residences, the keep and a Renaissance style garden at the foot of the tower.
- A footbridge crosses the moat, allowing a walk along the Jouanne river.
- The castle was long used as a farm and restoration work is ongoing, with some parts recently rebuilt.
- Opening hours and prices mentioned on the château's own website have not been verified and are not included here.
Where this château is
Brée · Mayenne · Pays de la Loire
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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km
Address
La Grande Courbe, 53150 Brée
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the inside of the château de Brée?
- The site presents the buildings and the garden, including the barn hall, the residences and the keep, but exact conditions for an interior visit are not confirmed in the verified data.
- Who owned the château de Brée?
- The residence belonged to the Le Cornu family for over two centuries.
- What can be seen in the castle garden?
- A Renaissance style garden has been recreated at the foot of the keep, with boxwood parterres inspired by designs by Olivier de Serres.
- Is the château de Brée easily accessible?
- Accessibility information is not available in the verified data.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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