Château de Brie-Comte-Robert

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Château de Brie-Comte-Robert stands in Brie-Comte-Robert (Seine-et-Marne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

The ruins of the Brie-Comte-Robert castle occupy a fortified site founded in the late 12th century by Robert de Dreux, brother of King Louis VII. Visitors can see the remains of a square enclosure once flanked by towers, a restored gate and curtain walls that have been rebuilt in recent restoration campaigns. The place bears the marks of a turbulent history, from being a royal residence of Jeanne d'Évreux to suffering repeated destruction over the centuries.

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What to know

• The site consists of open-air ruins, accessible on one level.
• It is open to the public on three days a week with set times, worth checking before visiting.
• Admission is free.
• Volunteers from a local association have maintained and restored the site since the 1980s, which explains its current condition.
• The monument has been a listed historic monument since 1925.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Ground floor accessible

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Not verified

Interior spaces accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Drop-off point and assistance available on request at 01 64 05 63 31.

Where this château is

Brie-Comte-Robert · Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France

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Address

Brie-Comte-Robert, Seine-et-Marne

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00086835

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In pictures

Frequently asked

Château de Brie-Comte-Robert: how much is admission?

Admission is free. Child: free. Free for: all visitors.

What remains of the Brie-Comte-Robert castle?

Sections of rebuilt curtain walls, a restored gate and tower remains survive, the castle having been dismantled and largely destroyed between the 17th and 18th centuries.

Is there an entrance fee for the Brie-Comte-Robert castle?

No, admission is free.

Is the site accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The site is on one level, which makes access easier.

Who restored the castle?

Since 1982, a volunteer association has carried out excavation and restoration work, including rebuilding sections of curtain wall and partially reconstructing a tower.

When was the castle listed as a historic monument?

It was listed by decree on 25 June 1925.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1011203
• Mérimée PA00086835
• Official website

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