Can you visit the château de Brias?

No, it is a private property closed to the public.

Does the château de Brias have a connection to the world wars?

Yes, it served as Marshal Foch's headquarters in 1914-1918 and later as a German command center during World War II.

When was the château de Brias built?

Construction began in 1780, next to the site of the earlier château destroyed during the French Revolution.

Was the château de Brias used as a film location?

Yes, it appeared in the 2004 film Joyeux Noël.

Château de Brias

Brias Castle

Brias

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Brias

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château de Brias stands in Brias (Pas-de-Calais), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château de Brias, in the Pas-de-Calais region, was built starting in 1780 on the site of an older building destroyed during the French Revolution. It played a strategic role in both world wars, serving as Marshal Foch's headquarters during the Battle of Artois in 1914-1918, and later as a German fighter command post during the Occupation. Still privately owned by the de Bryas family, it was used as a filming location for the movie Joyeux Noël in 2004.

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What to know

The château is privately owned and is not open to visitors.
The grounds still contain World War II military remains, including a bunker and barracks.
The current building dates from the late 18th century, replacing an earlier château destroyed during the French Revolution.
There is no public access, and no opening hours or admission fees apply.

Where this château is

Brias · Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Château, 62130 Brias

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

Itineraries

Castles near Lille and the Belgian border: 2 days by car

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Brias?: No, it is a private property closed to the public.
Does the château de Brias have a connection to the world wars?: Yes, it served as Marshal Foch's headquarters in 1914-1918 and later as a German command center during World War II.
When was the château de Brias built?: Construction began in 1780, next to the site of the earlier château destroyed during the French Revolution.
Was the château de Brias used as a film location?: Yes, it appeared in the 2004 film Joyeux Noël.