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Château de Brienne-le-Château

Brienne-le-Château

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Château de Brienne-le-château stands in Brienne-le-Château (Aube), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château of Brienne-le-Château stands on a mound overlooking the town, in the Aube department. Rebuilt between 1770 and 1778 for the Loménie de Brienne family by architect Jean-Louis Fontaine, it displays a sober, classical architecture drawing on Antiquity. Napoleon Bonaparte stayed there in 1814 during the Battle of La Rothière, an episode still tied to the site's history. The estate today houses a psychiatric hospital, which greatly restricts public access to the building.

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What to know

  • The château is occupied by a public psychiatric hospital, so no organised interior visits are possible.
  • No visiting hours or admission fees are given, as the building is not set up to receive the public.
  • Accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility is listed as none.
  • Only the exterior surroundings, the main gate and the access bridge can be glimpsed from the grounds.
  • The estate retains listed heritage features, including underground galleries and a partly protected park.

Practical information

Opening hours

Occasional guided tours on 10/10/2026, 12/09/2026, 08/08/2026, 11/07/2026 at 15
30
Visit duration
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Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Dogs
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Parking
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Not accessible to people with reduced mobility

Where this château is

Brienne-le-Château · Aube · Grand Est

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Address

Le Château, 10500 Brienne-le-Château

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Château phone number

+33 3 25 92 82 41

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00078062
Period of construction
second half of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château of Brienne-le-Château?
No, the building is occupied by a psychiatric hospital and its interior is not open to visitors.
What is the origin of the current château?
The present building was rebuilt between 1770 and 1778 for the Loménie de Brienne family, designed by architect Jean-Louis Fontaine.
What is Napoleon's connection to this château?
Napoleon Bonaparte stayed there in 1814 during the Battle of La Rothière, directing military operations from the site.
Is the château protected as a historic monument?
Yes, it has been listed through several successive decrees, the latest in 2026, protecting its façades, underground galleries and part of its park.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Aube

From the same period — 2e moitié 18e siècle

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