Can you visit the château de Pierre-de-Bresse?

Yes, it is open to visitors and houses the Bresse bourguignonne open-air museum.

How much does it cost to enter the château de Pierre-de-Bresse?

The adult admission fee is 8.50 euros.

Are dogs allowed at the château de Pierre-de-Bresse?

Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.

How old is the château de Pierre-de-Bresse?

The current château was built from 1678 onwards, on the site of an earlier fortress whose towers it retains.

Who built the château de Pierre-de-Bresse?

It was built for Claude de Thyard, Count of Bissy.

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Château de Pierre-de-Bresse stands in Pierre-de-Bresse (Saône-et-Loire), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, fourth quarter of the 17th century, 18th century). Adult admission costs 8.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 16, 2026.

On the edge of the village of Pierre-de-Bresse, this brick château dates mainly from the 17th century and is recognisable by its four corner towers topped with bulb-shaped domes, remnants of an earlier fortress. Built from 1678 for Claude de Thyard, it retains 18th century interior decoration and now houses the Bresse bourguignonne open-air museum. Surrounded by moats, the estate combines a U-shaped main residence with a large outer courtyard reached by stone bridges.

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What to know

The adult admission fee is 8.50 euros.
The château houses the Bresse bourguignonne open-air museum, so the visit focuses on rural Bressan life as much as on the architecture.
Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash.
The building is a listed historic monument, with several successive protection orders covering the château, its outbuildings and park.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 1er avril au 30 juin et du 1er septembre au 11 novembre 2026: 14h00-18h00
du 1er juillet au 31 août 2026: 10h30-12h30, 13h30-18h30

Annual closures : Closed on Friday 1 May 2026

Prices

Adult: €8.50
Child: €4.00
Reduced: €6.00

Free for free for under 12s, for Ecomusée members, for people with disabilities and their companion

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Dogs: Allowed on a lead
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Where this château is

Pierre-de-Bresse · Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

5T Av. de la Gare, 71270 Pierre-de-Bresse

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Château phone number

+33 3 85 76 27 16

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00113389
Period of construction: 15th century, fourth quarter of the 17th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Pierre-de-Bresse?: Yes, it is open to visitors and houses the Bresse bourguignonne open-air museum.
How much does it cost to enter the château de Pierre-de-Bresse?: The adult admission fee is 8.50 euros.
Are dogs allowed at the château de Pierre-de-Bresse?: Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.
How old is the château de Pierre-de-Bresse?: The current château was built from 1678 onwards, on the site of an earlier fortress whose towers it retains.
Who built the château de Pierre-de-Bresse?: It was built for Claude de Thyard, Count of Bissy.

Information verified on August 16, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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